Alternator problems

[Avi Meron]

Not really that abnormal, you might have a "not so good" contact between the
brushes and the rotor slip rings.  So long as it works OK after revering the
engine don't worry about it.
Also common with VW, which use the same alternator.

Take care,
Avi
www.ultranator.com


-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Eyvind Spangen
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2001 9:49 AM
To: mimyers at cableone.net
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Alternator problems

On Sat, 24 Nov 2001 21:58:28 -0700, you wrote:

>Anytime I start my car, the voltmeter shows the car is running on the
battery.  If I rev up the motor a bit, the alternator will kick in.  From
then on, it works perfectly.  The problem is not the belt slipping.  This
recently started a couple of weeks ago.  The alternator is a 4 month old
bosch rebuilt on a 89 200TQ.  Anyone have a clue what's wrong?

I have the same problem with my 200TQ. 2 months old Bosch rebuilt, I
have to rev it to about 3200 rpm (!) before it kicks in, and from then
on, it works perfect until I stop the engine. I suspect the small wire
is bad, will check it out tomorrow..

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Regards,
ES