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mk1 electrical gremlins - alternator specific (...I think)



On Wed, 3 Nov 2004 14:18:44 -0600 (CST), "Jeff Toomasson"
<area53@validpath.com> wrote:

>ANYWAY - the car has a voltmeter installed and only runs around +12.1V when NO 
>accessories are used. Flip on the lights and I'm lucky to get >10V. Suffice it 
>to say that the battery is a POS, but I'm not gonna fork out $$ for another 
>until I get the damn alternator upgraded or figure out the solution

Check the voltage regulator brushes.  They should be over 3/8" long
and shiny on the contact surface.  If not, get a new one.

Gordon

75 Mk I/Drake 1.9 8V
http://pws.prserv.net/gforbess/scirocco/scirocco.htm