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Aug 02, 2006 2 Replies
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I have a 1972 VW Beetle. Recently the Generator light is On and I'm unble to charge the battery. When I jump start the vehicle it runs and stays on. What can be the cause. Is it Electrical or the generator is not working how can I check if is.. ?



All this started when I down shift the gear to avoid a collition, then the Gen light was ON. where can I check if a wire connecting to the Gen got loose or disconnected.



Please help.. Living in California you need a car and now I'm short on my bug.. Thanks rob.



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Look on the front page of my web site for: "How do I test my Generator?" All you need is a multimeter.

Speedy Jim

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Speedy Jim's site is a great reference. I had an issue last year with my gen light. I finally found the brushes needed to be replaced. They looked fine in the holders because they had plenty of meat left to them, but they were both cracked. Good luck.

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