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My name is MLAZA I own a golf mk1 1.6 carburetor. I began to notice that my golf dims lights when the fan turns on and sometimes it idles very low. From there it began not to start because of low battery .please help guys
Golf mk1 carburetor dims lights when the fan turns on
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Re: Golf mk1 carburetor dims lights when the fan turns on
Welcome and have your car battery tested.
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Re: Golf mk1 carburetor dims lights when the fan turns on
Have you measured the voltage from the alternator?
If so, what is the voltage going back to the battery?
What is the age of your battery?
Have you tested it to confirm its holding charge?
Sounds like your voltage regulator might need replacing.
If so, what is the voltage going back to the battery?
What is the age of your battery?
Have you tested it to confirm its holding charge?
Sounds like your voltage regulator might need replacing.
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1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
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2000 - VW Golf 3.5 Cabrio - 2.0
1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
MK1 Build Register: https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=192835
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Racing is meant for the RACE track - deal with it...