The car seems to be driving well except when I hit the 60 mile per hour mark. The battery light flickers. I've also noticed the light comes on for a moment when I'm about to shift into a higher gear..basically when the engine is at a high rev point. Any suggestions?
Chamberlin
worn alternator brushes.
Ingo
Maybe a loose belt? Should be 2-3 mm deflection.
Is it hard to clean the bruishes? I used to do it all the time in my aircooled engines, but it's got to be significantly more difficult in this car. I have the Bently book. I'll take a look. I've found that I rarely can pin point anything reading that thing. It's way over my head.... at least with watercooled engines.
My guesses, in the order of being most likely:
- worn or loose belt(s) (buy an extra set to keep in the car in case you get stranded)
- worn brushes (replace w/ new module, keep the old one in the glove box in case you get stranded)
- worn bearing(s) in altenator, usually the rear. When you've got the belt off grab the pulley/shaft and make sure both ends are tight (no slop side-to-side).
I've lived thru all 3.
Tim Wohlford
89 El Mexicano Golf, 246,000 miles
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