Re: Alternator(91 200 quattro)

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

That seems a little high to have to rev it, but I think a lot of these cars
need you to rev them a little before the fields kick in. I wouldn't worry about
it if I were you, but I'm not you : )
    -Josiah
    '84 GTI
    '86 Scirocco 8v
    '87 QSW
    http://www.gsinet.net/~josiah

Mark Rutherford wrote:

> 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