Date:         Sun, 3 Jan 1999 22:36:38 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      electrical system pulsation?
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   It's alway somthing!
    Well after a hard Sat. night fighting with windows 95 and the
internet, I had a 30 mile ride home in 3-5 inches of slush and frezzing
rain. About half way home I noticed the head lights starting to pulse. About 3/4
the way home I noticed the alternator light on the dash pulsing with the
head lights and  the dash lights. I guess my alternator didn't like all
the slush and water It had to eat. I took a quick look at the engine
it was covered with wet packed slush!.

This morning I went out in the cold to replace the alternator woth
a spare and found nothing wrong. I could not replicate the problem.
So this is one for the record. Heavy slush and wet snow may cause
temperary charging system malfunction.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler