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Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:46 pm

how the HELL do i polarize a generator? there is 3 wires that need to go to the generator? and you touch them to other stuff? thanks

Sun Nov 30, 2003 9:05 am

Refer to your shop manual :)

Actually, what are the 3 wires? My generator only has 2 wires to it.

I have never had to polarize a generator.

Sun Nov 30, 2003 5:21 pm

really???
here are some pictures of some random stuff...i took some of the wires so you can see what the third one is cuz i dont know..

http://home.earthlink.net/~comandanteche/VW/

oh yeah on one of those pictures it show a motor mount thing ripping off and i was wondering if you guys thought this was an ok welder to repair that:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2577034394&category=45032

and also to weld new sections of the floor pans i want to replace

and should i go to a mechanic for that puddle of oil to have the valves checked?

thanks!

Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:20 pm

I'm not sure what the 3rd wire is for...

It says "alternator" on that sticker. I don't think you have to polarize those?

Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:37 pm

hmmm....cuz after my car didnt want to stat and i found the coil wire unplugged...and saw that the generator was smoking.....i checked the generator manual and it said it had to be polarized plus...now my generator light is back on :( but maybei need new refulators and a few fuses