What kind of battery does a VW Beetle need?
The VW Beetle is an easy starting engine and needs only a low CCA rating of about 220; the VW engine, being a lowish compression engine, is relatively easy on batteries.
What makes the alt light go out on a 1970 VW?
My 1970 engine is equippedd with an alternator that has an internal regulator. My problem is that the “alt” stays on when the key is off. The light goes out when the engine is running. I have 13-14 volts at high idle.
What should the voltage be on a VW Charger?
Disconnect the generator from the regulator (both the DF and D+ wires). Use a jumper lead to connect DF to the generator frame (grounding the DF connection). Now start the engine and test the voltage between D+ and the generator frame. The voltage should increase with rpm up to about 35 volts (20 volts or so for the 6-volt generator).
What should I do if I forgot to charge my VW battery?
Keep a check on electrolyte levels and fill them to above the plates with distilled water (NOT tap water). Never top them up with acid – just distilled water. It’s easy to forget the battery hiding under the seat on a VW — so include it in your 3000-mile maintenance procedures.
What should the voltage be on a new VW battery?
A fresh battery should produce slightly more than 12 volts — up to 12.6 (about 6.3 volts for a six volt battery). If the voltage is low, the battery is flat, which means it may just need a charge, or it might be dead and won’t take a charge.
What does it mean when your alternator stops charging the battery?
Indicator Light On. Usually, the first sign that your charging system is in trouble is a “battery,” “ALT,” or “CHARGE” warning light illuminating on your instrument panel while driving. It means that for some reason, the alternator has stopped charging the battery and your car is running on battery power.