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alt problems

I'm going to try to replace my voltage regulator tomorow. If that
fails - I'm going to try to run a new blue wire directly to the
cluster. I'll let you guys know what happens.

I'm going up to the VW dealer in thornton - and I'm trying to get a
sales job there - wish me luck!

--Timbo

On 5/17/05, Julie Macfarlane <juliemac57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have a new alt exciter wire in the car. Its been a MAJOR re-wire  :)
> This problem has bgged me for a long time.
> I just hate reving the engine soooo close to turn on to start the alt.
> 
> 
> Julie Macfarlane
> "Its not just a car! Its an adventure!"
> 1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
> Amsterdam NY
> 
> >From: George Herndon <gherndon@eyeontech.com>
> >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >Subject: Re: alt problems
> >Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 12:57:33 -0400
> >
> >julie,
> >
> >i was reading up on doing an alternator swap yesterday.  i read that  there
> >is a sending wire (blue, maybe) that sometimes breaks.   apparently the alt
> >are designed to "engage" and charge with  sufficient rpms, so you are
> >noticing this engagement.  check the  bentley for the specific sending /
> >activation wire, but i think this  is the problem.
> >
> >can't find yesterday's link, but you can probably google a match.
> >
> >-george
> >78 champagne edition
> >charlotte, nc
> >
> >i need vent windows
> >
> >
> >On May 17, 2005, at 12:09 PM, scirocco-l-request@scirocco.org wrote:
> >
> >>Message: 9
> >>Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 16:04:35 +0000
> >>From: "Julie Macfarlane" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
> >>Subject: Alt problem?
> >>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >>Message-ID: <BAY103-F27D5E276F1D1B3D678A256DD160@phx.gbl>
> >>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
> >>
> >>When I start my car I have to rush the engine to get the alt to  kick in.
> >>
> >>Whats up with this?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>Julie Macfarlane
> >>"Its not just a car! Its an adventure!"
> >>1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
> >>Amsterdam NY
> >>
> >
> >
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