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On 24 Dec 99, at 2:36, ORB sysadmin wrote: > My generator light started flickering on the way to work today. It would > come on a idle and only go off when I revved the car up pretty high (if I > had to guess I'd say roughly 3800-4000 RPM). This is completely new to > me. The idle might be a tad low, but I had the charging system checked > out by an automotive generator and alternator shop a month ago. I hear > the clicking coming from the voltage regulator area too when the light > flickers. Should I be concerned about this? I'm trying to sell this car, > and I don't want to pass off a problem to the new owner. It shouldn't do this. Check to make sure that your generator brushes aren't worn out: the ends of the brushes should stick up above the top of the guide sleeve that the brush sits in. It sees most likely that your voltage regulator is dying. I recommend a geniune Bosch replacement. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe