[T3] The new E Regulator

[Jim Adney]

On 16 Oct 2011 at 12:57, Frank Meek wrote:

> I suppose there's a possibility that the VR or its connections may be shaky,
> but my money is on the brush contacts with the commutator, (even more
> important on the rebuilt versions, factory or not).  Even though I custom
> fit my brushes by carefully cutting the sides to fit,(and, more importantly,
> slide),  very smoothly, I still give them a push. (while running), every few
> months, (and yes, you can reach around and get to the bottom one), just to
> make certain they're seated...old habits die hard.  Hope this helps.

I agree. This is all very possible and very easy to try. If it were 
my car it would be one of the first things I'd check.

There's no good/easy way to check the VR, but there are very simple 
tests you can do to the generator. If the generator passes, then the 
VR is the problem by elimination.


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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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