Subject: window issues...Low voltage?

[Grant Bessom]

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Ok guys, I'm having some real issues with my windows, etc

Vehicle is 1990 Audi 90, Front wheel drive, automatic. Ever since I had

the alternator replaced, My back windows won't work, My windshield washers

will barely squirt, cruise won't work, and the odometer quit. The speedo is

in and out as well as the tach.

What's up? The mechanic said the old one was overcharging before it died.

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In my experience, the alt, when it over charges, burns out alot of
electrical things.  The fuses will only blow if they receive "over
amperage".  It may have only overcharged by 10 volts making every device see
24 volts instead of 13.  However, with a good battery, most of the devices
you mention should operate fine when the eng is off.  Could it be that the
PO installed an aftermarket (re worked) higher amperage alt and now you have
installed the org amp alt?  Even if you think your battery is good, try a
new one!

HTH

Grant Bessom
86 Audi 5ktqcs 250k miles. chip/cam/lowered (most useful)
69 Beetle 2.0ltr stroked/cam/45mm Dellortos (not your fathers bug)
85 Audi 5ks, my first, bought it back for $80 (forsale)
82 Audi 4ks Diesel 375k+ miles, $free (can't wait till she runs)
80 Vanagon Westy
Dulles VA (northern va)



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