Re: Altenator Questions

[John Van Vuren <jiggervv@fdldotnet.com>]

Killa wrote:
> 
> Thanks everyone for the help with the Tranny problems a few months ago
> I have not been to the shop to fix it just as yet and it still runs fine.
> Now its time for me to do some work.
> 
> I was driving this morning and my battery meter was reading in the 10
> volts to 12 volts range.  The altenator and Oxygen Sensor lights were on
> just flashing in and out.  The car drained all the battery and turned
> off completely.
> 
> Does any one have any suggestions.  I have a 87 8V, I am going to pull
> the battery and start recharging it.
> 
> But any suggestions will help greatly..
> 
> Kilimanjaro Robbs

The absolute first thing to check is the drivebelts.  Unfortunately, I
have to drive my VW's through deep puddles (almost 1 foot deep most of
the time) everyday in my driveway.  When the belts get wet, they slip
and my alternator and oxy sensor lights come on.  So I'm guessing that
if your belt is loose, the same thing is occuring to you.

John

'87 16v Scirocco
'86 GTi
'82 VW diesel truck
'83 Audi 4000S
'83 Jeep Scrambler
'68 Dodge Charger
and a few other toys!  :)
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