VW electrical problem

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From: Ken Cline
Date: Fri, 01 Nov 1985 20:49

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Every time I start my `78 Scirocco, the charging system idiot light
comes on.  Once the engine has been revved (to about 2300 RPM),
however, the light turns off and stays off.  While the light is on,
my ammeter shows the battery discharging, and when it turns off
the battery charges normally.  VW will examine it for $35 an hour
or so, but I'd like to fix the problem myself (if I can find it).
Any ideas out there?

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From: cline@aero.ARPA (Ken Cline)
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Subject: VW electrical problem
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Date: Fri, 1-Nov-85 15:49:26 EST
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