Re: Low Voltage at Startup (Alternator ?)

[Paul Hanley <duckie@bellatlantic.net>]

>I've noticed that the Voltage warning light stays on when I start my car.
>It will stay on until I rev it up to about 2500rpm.  I once killed my
battery 
>by not revving up to "thunk" the volts up.  I'm assuming It's either my
Alt or 
>my Voltage reg.  Anyone run into the same problem?  I've noticed it happen
on 
>my friend's 86 Rabbit too!  If you did, what was the problem?
>
It seems to be a "feature" of VWs. Every one I have owned did this.
Possibly to protect sensitive circuits from that initial surge. Anyone?

Regards,
Paul Hanley

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