Vw Bug Alternator Test
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Vw bug alternator test. The bulb itself is live taking a black off the board on all aircooled vw s so the circuit is earthing through the alternator so make sure your gearbox earth strap is in good order. The regulator controls the voltage current fed to the rotor s electromagnet coil windings through terminals d and df to provide an output voltage at the d or b terminals of about 14 5v. Early alternator equipped beetles use a bosch alternator with an external regulator bos 0 190 600 017 screwed to the left wall under the rear seat. A description of the automobile battery.
Testing a vw bug alternator at home. My alternator is not charging my battery so whats the best way to change it or should i pay some one to change it. Before you replace alternator for no charging voltage check the fuse. This video is not meant to be a definitive how to always consult a professional repai.
Use a voltmeter to test the voltage across the two battery terminals under the back seat. Stay tuned my videos are getting better an. Fault finding the vw electrical charging system note. While this article is specifically directed to generator equipped vws much of the information herein is applicable to alternator equipped vws too.
Topics covered in this article description of the battery charging system. The alternator and generator wiring circuit works on a reverse live circuit. How to tell if volkswagen needs new alternator by product expert posted in tips and tricks vw service on wednesday january 25th 2017 at 5 38 pm. Many of us assume that our battery is dead when our car doesn t start.
If it tests out at around 13 8 14 5 volts the alternator. Air cooled vw beetle alternator removal fan adjustment pt 1 disclaimer. Http amzn to 1tndemg thanks for watching another video by the general expert. Back woods alternator test.
No elaborate hook ups here in fact. Oreally auto auto zone it and napa couldn t test it.