Charging problems

[matt at safearmy.com (matt)]

Voltage regulator was the culprit. Thanks. 
Matt
1981 Mars Red
1984 Wolfsburg
1987 8V Auto
1983 Audi CGT


>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: Daun Yeagley <vwdaun@yahoo.com>
>  Subject: Re: Charging problems
>  Sent: 23 Sep '05 17:44
>  
>  
>  
>  --- matt <matt@safearmy.com> wrote:
>  
>  > driving home from work today my volt meter on the 87 8V
>  > dropped below 12 v  and the idiot lights began to flicker
>  > for about half the drive. it went back to normal
>  > (13.5-14.5V)  for awhile then dropped back below 12
>  > again. Alternator? voltage regulator? blue wire? faulty
>  > gauge? any opinions would be great.
>  
>  Likely the voltage regulator.  Two screws, remove &
>  replace, 5 minutes if your slow.
>  
>  
>  Daun Yeagley - Wilmington Ohio
>  '81 Scirocco S               '86 Scirocco 8v
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