AEG alternator L connection same as D+ ? ( vw inline convers

[Vanagon Nut]

Hi all. Am on a road trip, can't get gmail to work so am posting here. Sorry for cross post but this info may help other vw inline swap owners.

Has anyone here successfully used a newer style Bosch alternator with L terminal on an older vehicle with D+ wire? Ie connected the vehicle blue D+ wire to L on new alternator?

Net searches and a dig ram in my a3 Bentley show this may be ok but could use real world experience.

Thanks,

Neil 81 westy with ABA engine.

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1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA

1988 West DIY 50º ABA

VE7TBN

[ZsZ]

old topic, but the solution is to change the voltage regulator to this style one:
https://dmt-automotive.com/de/Regler-14V-VglNr-BOS...::895.html

used in Saab 9-5

Monark-Nr. 082988366
BOSCH F 00M 145 366
BOSCH F 00M 144 169
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Zoltan
1.9 MTdi 2wd Multivan (ex Caravelle)
Van since 2006, engine since 2008

[xoo00oox]

yes

[Vanagon Nut]

< sigh >

Seeing my post I'm reminded of that road trip. None to be had right now!

Ok. Helpful to know. On that trip, at a dirt road wayside somewhere in CA, I swapped that alternator in. But, the alt light would flicker on/off and if I recall correctly, the alternator made a clicking noise. I re-installed the rebuilt Bosch alternator that was already on the engine. It stills works but sure looks old. Not sure how efficient it is anymore. I returned that spare alternator to the wrecking yard.

Neil.
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1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA

1988 West DIY 50º ABA

VE7TBN