Rabbit Hatchback L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1983)
Battery Lamp/Indicator: Customer Interest
Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers
GROUP:
97
NUMBER:
87-03
July 15, 1987
MODEL(S):
All, all m.y. except Vanagon
SUBJECT:
Battery indicator light flickers, battery discharged
Charging system troubles can be caused by loose eyelet connectors at the alternator.
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Replace the nut and eyelet connectors if a brownish discoloration is visible. This condition is a result of high resistance.
Torque:
The small nut (8 mm wrench) on terminal D+ to 3 N-m (2.2 ft. lb.) The large nut (13 mm wrench) on terminal B+ to 16 N-m (12 ft. lb.)