1981 Other Volkswagen Models How does it really work?

VANAGONITEGIRL

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1981 VOLKSWAGEN

Electrical problem
1981 Other Volkswagen Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

If a car battery is not being re-charged by the alternator, do you have a limited amount of driving time? I.E. Does the car need a working alternator to be able to drive around, or only to start it?
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DOCHAGERTY

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If the alternator/generator does not charge the battery, then it will only be a matter of time before it won't run anymore. To say it another way, yes there is a limited amount of time.

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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 5:01 PM