1976 Other Volkswagen Models Battery drain and Alternator li

1976 VOLKSWAGEN
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ALSCHNEIDER1
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Electrical problem
1976 Other Volkswagen Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 108k miles
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Stumped....replaced the voltage regulator....i have to disconnect the battery cable to keep the batt from going dead.
Sep 8, 2008 at 10:31 AM
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first " start the car and while its running " check it with a volt meter you shuold get 13.5 to 14.9 volts {eng running }....if you do" youralternator is good .....if not turn it off and check it for a parisitc drain ...disconect the ground [black ] cable then get a test light " connect one end to the bat post and one to the ground cable if it even faintly glows you have a short....good luck " i hope i helped"
Feb 5, 2009 at 2:11 AM
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