Vw Bug Alternator Test

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.

Vw bug alternator test. While this article is specifically directed to generator equipped vws much of the information herein is applicable to alternator equipped vws too. My alternator is not charging my battery so whats the best way to change it or should i pay some one to change it. Its my first bug 1973 super 1966 vw bug rat bug project 1982 chevy suburban mud toy 1973 vw super beetle daily 2001 gmc 1500hd tow rig. If it tests out at around 13 8 14 5 volts the alternator.

2005 vw tdi alternator on amazon. Back woods alternator test. The alternator and generator wiring circuit works on a reverse live circuit. Before you replace alternator for no charging voltage check the fuse.

Many of us assume that our battery is dead when our car doesn t start. 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. Oreally auto auto zone it and napa couldn t test it. No elaborate hook ups here in fact.

Stay tuned my videos are getting better an. Testing a vw bug alternator at home. 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. Air cooled vw beetle alternator removal fan adjustment pt 1 disclaimer.

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. Start the car and rev it to at least 1500rpms. Pics would be great thanks.

Fault finding the vw electrical charging system note. 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.