[s-cars] Weak alternator?

[Steve Marinello]

I'd check the battery connections.  A similar thing happened to me, although
I also noticed that I was below 14V at the time.  Thought the battery might
be going from the heat of the past Houston summer.  When I pulled the seat,
I found a surprising amount of corrosion on the terminal.  Little bits
before, but nothing like this.  Did the baking soda clean, dried it and let
it air a bit and then hit it with DeOxit connection treatment.  Full power
and no issues in the past five months.

Steve


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[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of chris chambers
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 11:25 AM
To: bill mahoney; Scar
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Weak alternator?

Billay,

I would recommend checking voltage to see what your alternator is putting
out.
With that said it would still be a good idea to inspect the brushes on your
voltage regulator, and if you have one replace it.
The brushes can get worn down without you noticing and could leave you
stranded. BTDT!

If you don't have time to diagnose right now, I recommend keeping the
replacement voltage regulator and hand tools in das pig in case you need
them.
.
With that said, you described the issue when using the windshield
washer/wipers. Does it also occur when using other devices that add a load
to the electrical system? If not you may want to inspect the wiper motor, it
might benefit from clean/lube; or could be on it's way out.

HTH

Chris





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> From: bill mahoney <airbil at gmail.com>
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 11:53 AM
>Subject: [s-cars] Weak alternator?
> 
>Using the pisser fluid last night with lights, radio on etc., I noticed 
>when I pulled the lever and washed windshield that the idle speed ever 
>so slightly stumbled.  ...POS Supercar ! ?
>Is this weak battery, alternator regulator or pilot error?
>I have some new brushes on the shelf, so I may brave the cool air and 
>do the install.  Should help my fuel pump then too I suppose.
>If no fixy, then new battery I suppose.
>Bill~low on voltage and other things~M
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