At 09:21 PM 06/06/98 -0500, you wrote: >Paolo Damiani wrote: > >> As I was poking around the engine compartment today, waiting for the oil to >> drain, I noticed that there is a three pin connector cable-tied to the right >> back side of the alternator (as you stand at the rear of the car). >> >> Is there something supposed to be attached to this or is it a plug for >> diagnostics? I would tell you what color the wires were but I forgot to note >> it, and it's late, but this is keeping me up. If it is a diagnostics >> connection, should there be a cover on it? > ... > > I have the same question. > >-- >><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> >Shalom >Mark B. Magee ... There are only two wire connections at the alternator and both are with small bolts (including a condensor loop to suppress radio interference). Do not worry about the connector (I have it too) because it is not used for the normal operations of the engine. cheers,
Björn Ratjen Mill Bay, B.C. 1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized) 1995 Passat TD (1982 Vanagon Diesel) 1979 VW Bus (self- camperized) |
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