Weird voltage issues (84 4kq)

[Jay M]

FYI,
Different model Audi but same basic testing principal:
http://www.audiurquattro.de/ralf/infos/pdf/Alternator.pdf
 
> From: pre95 at live.com
> To: john at westcoastgarage.net; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: Weird voltage issues (84 4kq)
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:56:35 -0800
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> hey John,
> Thanks for the reply! Hope all has been well in SLO. 
> The exciter circuit eh.. where would one find this? The bulb on the dash comes on as it should but does not remain on once the car has started (I know I used to have to blip the throttle to get the light to turn off). This is the first tip on the excitement circuit I have gotten..
> Johnny
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> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:34:38 -0800
> From: john at westcoastgarage.net
> To: pre95 at live.com
> Subject: Re: Weird voltage issues (84 4kq)
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> Message body
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> On 3/1/2011 8:20 AM, John B wrote:
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> John,
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> The alternator I purchased was from AutoHausAZ, original
> Bosch. I too am picky about the parts I use...
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> Johnny 
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> Look at the grounds, look at the exciter circuit, making sure you
> have good clean connections and a good bulb. The light should be on
> when the key is on and the engine not running, and extinguish when
> you've once gone over 1500 RPM. I'm sure you know that, but it
> needs to be verified. John
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