1978 Volkswagen Beetle Generator Light

1978 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
47,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I was driving to work this morning and the generator light came on and stayed on. What does this mean, the car seemed to be running fine. I have to drive home 10 miles, if the light is still on, is it safe to drive without damaging the engine?

Thanks, Stacey
Jul 16, 2008 at 10:13 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check to see if belt is on and tight. You may run the batt down and be stuck on the road. Pull up rear seat and tap the regulator maybe a stuck contact. If you have a way to check batt voltage see if you have 12v you can make 10 miles turn everything off.
Jul 16, 2008 at 10:21 AM
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