i have a 1989 Volkswagon Cabriolet

Asked by lisachristene Jun 20, 2014 at 03:38 PM about the 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

what does it mean when the voltage meter stay on 0 or a little highter. the car starts right up. would it be the alternator or just that the battery needs to be charged?

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Scott answered 10 years ago

Post a picture of the meter, please. Also, check the batter voltage while the car is idling....post that, too...then we'll talk

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Reelin68 answered 10 years ago

I'm sure you've figured it out by now, but if you are showing zero volts, it's time for a new alternator.

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