jindy
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The alternator light on my 98 VT 215,000k was coming on after about 10 minutes of driving.When I switched off the motor for a while and started driving again it would stay off for about another 10 - 15 minutes and then come back on again. Somedays it never came on at all, even after 40 minutes of driving.
So I sprang for a new OEM alternator Bosch 100 amp. the exact replacement for my original one, and it ran for ten minutes but the damn alternator (not battery ) light came on again.
I checked out the forum, but the only similar experiences seem to involve the bat. charging light.My bat.charging light is normal and does not come on while driving.
I ran the computer thingy and it was 19, which is the fuel sensor, and which I knew I had a bit of problem even though I cleaned the hell out of it all and especially the throttle plate etc. It did run much smoother, in fact it ran as good as it ever did so I was surprised that this was still a problem.
Back to the alternator though - anyone have any ideas?
So I sprang for a new OEM alternator Bosch 100 amp. the exact replacement for my original one, and it ran for ten minutes but the damn alternator (not battery ) light came on again.
I checked out the forum, but the only similar experiences seem to involve the bat. charging light.My bat.charging light is normal and does not come on while driving.
I ran the computer thingy and it was 19, which is the fuel sensor, and which I knew I had a bit of problem even though I cleaned the hell out of it all and especially the throttle plate etc. It did run much smoother, in fact it ran as good as it ever did so I was surprised that this was still a problem.
Back to the alternator though - anyone have any ideas?