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| vesnyder |
 Aug 26 2010, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933  |
I did a search and could not find anything, but where should I start - I noticed when I started my 914 last that the "charge" light on the dash was not lit. After I started the car I also noted that my Voltmeter, which usually shows 14+ volts is showing 12, and lesss when I load up the charging system with lights and fog lamps. What are the typical culprits?
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 26 2010, 07:37 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
The fuse that powers the light, the bulb, the regulator, the wiring, and the alternator.
The Cap'n |
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| vesnyder |
Aug 27 2010, 08:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933 |
Thanks! Went in and removed the electrical cover in teh engine compartment and checked all the connections there and the light came on and the batter is now charging! A bit disconcerting that I do not know exactly which connection is teh issue, but I narrowed it down.
Thanks again! QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 26 2010, 09:37 PM)  The fuse that powers the light, the bulb, the regulator, the wiring, and the alternator. The Cap'n |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 27 2010, 08:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
maybe the voltage regulator was not making a good connection! Make sure that it is secured with the two tiny domed headed screws
QUOTE(vesnyder @ Aug 27 2010, 07:13 AM) Thanks! Went in and removed the electrical cover in teh engine compartment and checked all the connections there and the light came on and the batter is now charging! A bit disconcerting that I do not know exactly which connection is teh issue, but I narrowed it down. Thanks again! QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 26 2010, 09:37 PM) The fuse that powers the light, the bulb, the regulator, the wiring, and the alternator. The Cap'n |
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| ldsgeek |
Aug 27 2010, 09:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 155 Joined: 27-June 10 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 11,885 Region Association: None |
I still hate the German style fuses from when I had a BMW 320i. Occasionally I would have to twist the fuses and r&r the relays so the car would start. When I get my 914 (i pick it up Sept 4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) I am thinking of installing the modular replacement fuse panel I have seen just to avoid this problem from the start.
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| windforfun |
Aug 27 2010, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,823 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Try some contact cleaner (Fry's or Radio Shack) & a fine wire brush. Keep it stock.
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| underthetire |
Aug 27 2010, 12:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ldsgeek @ Aug 27 2010, 08:59 AM) I still hate the German style fuses from when I had a BMW 320i. Occasionally I would have to twist the fuses and r&r the relays so the car would start. When I get my 914 (i pick it up Sept 4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) I am thinking of installing the modular replacement fuse panel I have seen just to avoid this problem from the start. You'll still have to deal with them on the relay board. |
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