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hopper
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I need a word of advice I replaced on my 66 beetle a generator has new battery new battery cables but still wont hold a charge any advice would help even if its putting air in tires lol thank you[/b]
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Hi Hopper and Welcome: Since you already replaced the generator, it's probably the voltage regulator - I would try replacing that next. It's usually the voltage regulator that ends up being the problem on the beetles. If that isn't it then you may have a short somewhere in your wiring harness (let's hope thats not it) Electrical or charging issues can be a pain.
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I agree - probably the voltage regulator, although....you could try air in the tires :lol: Good luck with your charging issue - hope you get it fixed fast!
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When you replace the generator you will have to polarize it with the regulator to get the juice going in the right direction. I haven't got my idiot book in front of me right now but it is a simple procedure. hope this helps.
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polorize

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do i need a shop for this?
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No, I think this is something you can handle yourself. I'd encourage you to buy John Muir's "Compleat Idiot Book" becasue it gives you plenty of detail on these type of repairs.
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Whenever you install anew or rebuilt generator or regulator you must polarize it with the battery. Take a long lead with clips{I use oneof my broken jumper cables]connect it to the negative pole or ground clamp of the battry to the ground screw of the generator.then take another piece of wire with bare ends and hold it to the positive side of the battery and touch it to the hot wire coming out of the generator.It's always the largest lead out to the battery. hope this helps, this info came straight from the idiot guide :lol:
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