Pulsating lights - why?

[Superman]

Wolfe...........over the years, I have ignored John's advice two times. It was a mistake both times. He's been working on these cars exclusively for something like 30 years, and has forgotten more about them that I will ever know. He's giving you advice that will save you money and aggravation. I'm just sayin'.........

[WolfeMacleod]

Originally Posted by Superman

Wolfe...........over the years, I have ignored John's advice two times. It was a mistake both times. He's been working on these cars exclusively for something like 30 years, and has forgotten more about them that I will ever know. He's giving you advice that will save you money and aggravation. I'm just sayin'.........

Don't worry Supe, I won't...

[Flieger]

So, can I get half credit since I knew something about diodes and rectifying the alternator's alternating voltage current output?

[rick-l]

Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod

I can remove the battery and it will run just fine,

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

that's the best way to kill an alternator.

The DME isn't going to like the input voltage it sees either. Some of the spikes may exceed the voltage ratings of the parts in the box and let the magic smoke out.

[T77911S]

Originally Posted by Flieger

So, can I get half credit since I knew something about diodes and rectifying the alternator's alternating voltage current output?

denied

there are 6 diodes, 3 pairs, 1 pair for each of the 3 phases. you get the smiley above and an E for effort. there are some nice parting gifts for those that did not win.

[Traveller]

Originally Posted by Flieger

So, can I get half credit since I knew something about diodes and rectifying the alternator's alternating voltage current output?

And no half credits for your signature line either: 911S Drehen Kurven Üebersteuern

There is no need for the e after the Ü if you are using a character with the umlauts.

[Flieger]

oops, I forgot to take that out when I was editing the sig. Finally found how to type the umlauts. I'll fix that. Thanks.

I know the words do not form a coherent thought but I thought it looked a little better to eyes in the USA than alternatives.

[rick-l]

Originally Posted by T77911S

denied

there are 6 diodes, 3 pairs, 1 pair for each of the 3 phases. you get the smiley above and an E for effort. there are some nice parting gifts for those that did not win.

Are you sure? My 88 has 14 rectifier diodes.

17 if you count the module for the regulator. inside the regulator ????

[RoninLB]

http://caunter.ca/volvo960/vp14805.pdf