The Audi Gods smile...

[Huw Powell]

> I thought the alternator on my 5k was dying.  After 5 minutes, it would 
> stop charging.  However, it's the only vehicle I have with a hitch, and 
> I needed to haul a trailer.  I was about to post a request for ideas as 
> I'd checked the things I knew to look for (blue wire, connections, 
> ground strap, etc) without success.  I was beginning to think the 
> brushes or rectifier was toast.
> 
> The car had been sitting for several weeks while I drove the V8.  So 
> last night I hooked up a charger, and also prepared a charging pack.
> 
> However, I got up this morning, made my run (about 30 mins), and the 
> alternator kept charging.

I'd still recommend pulling the voltage regulator and checking the brush 
length.  Intermittent charging/non-charging is a prime symptom of worn 
out brushes.  Solution: new VR unit, or if possible, replace brushes.

-- 
Huw Powell

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