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Old December 22nd 11, 03:36 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Mr. K[_2_]
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Default "Generator" light glows rather dimly

of course only while the car is running. turning on the lights doesn't
seem to make it brighter. Is this to be expected in a 42 y.o. type 1.
I just replaced the regulator with a Nueva
any ideas?
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Old December 22nd 11, 05:18 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default "Generator" light glows rather dimly

On Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:36:54 +0100, Mr. K > wrote:

> of course only while the car is running. turning on the lights doesn't
> seem to make it brighter. Is this to be expected in a 42 y.o. type 1.
> I just replaced the regulator with a Nueva
> any ideas?


Measure what Voltage you get across the battery when idling with lights
on(and generator charge light slightly glowing..).

J.
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Old December 24th 11, 05:44 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Default "Generator" light glows rather dimly

In article >,
"P.J.Berg" > wrote:

> On Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:36:54 +0100, Mr. K > wrote:
>
> > of course only while the car is running. turning on the lights doesn't
> > seem to make it brighter. Is this to be expected in a 42 y.o. type 1.
> > I just replaced the regulator with a Nueva
> > any ideas?

>
> Measure what Voltage you get across the battery when idling with lights
> on(and generator charge light slightly glowing..).
>
> J.


thanks, i'll try that.
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