Re: Alternator(91 200 quattro)

[rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu (R Justin Andrews)]

I would not worry about this but I did have this problem on my 5k and it
bothered the heck out of me...
I turned out to be the blue wire that ran to the battery light....
You might check this connector and clean it with good contact cleaner...

HTH!
Rich Andrews
rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu
> 
> Could some one check something out for me.  The car was brought to me by a
> friend with charging problems that appear to be intermittent.  Replaced the
> voltage regulator, but now when you start the car the gauge reads About 12
> volts.  This was verified with a alternator tester.  After you rev it up to
> about 2000 RPM though it will start charging normally 13 to 14 volts and be
> fine from then on until the car is turned off, also verified using
> alternator tester.  Is this normal for the 200 or do I need to keep looking
> for the problem.
> 
> Thanks in Advance
> mark@afnetinc.com
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