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Date:         Wed, 10 Mar 1999 03:55:35 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Charging light not working, any ideas?
Comments: To: Jim DiGennaro <limbo@BCN.NET>
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Jim DiGennaro wrote:


> I just bought an 84 Wolfsburg Vanagon and the charging light doesn't
> work. it glows slightly all the time. I seems to be charging.  I took
> the wire off the generator and grounded it out and it works.  The
> general opinion is that there is a short in the generator.  Just
> wondering if anyone else had any ideas?


Jim, if the charging light is glowing, even if the ignition is off, then the
diodes in the alternator are shot, and the alternator is "leaking" current
from the battery. The diode holder is a replaceable item, though, and should
be readily available. I think most Bosch alternators use the same diode plate.
The alternator would still be charging, though.


PerL
88 Syncro
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