1974 volkswagen super beetle alternator light stays on
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Asked by Andy Jul 05, 2015 at 01:06 PM about the 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I changed the belt and after a few minutes the light went off. I drove for 50 minutes all
was ok. When I stopped and started to go again it came back on and stays on when I
drive anywhere.

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Kelly answered 9 years ago

one or two things...check out the link.. voltage reg/alt.. i guessing the belt is tight enough.. >http://www.vw-resource.com/alternator_generator.html

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