Is it normal for the red light to come on in a 6 - volt beetle when the engine is left idle?
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its normal to get the red charge light on an old 6 volt beetle as the dynamo is not as efficient as the later alternator type - there wasn`t as much traffic back in the 50`s and 60`s so you wouldn`t have been sitting idling for so long - i`m a big volkswagen fan - i own one - and i`m a mechanic and your are by no means the first person to ask this question. there is nothing wrong with your volkswagen.
Well it would be nice if you told us what the red light does.
Is it the battery voltage light
The oil light
'The charge light
Just what red light are you talking about.
No. It can flicker a little but if it stays on I would check the belt make sure it is not slipping. Also make sure the volt regulator is working properly.
No lights should come on when engine is just at idle or running at speed. Possible coolant sensor. Check around some place with check it for free.
fan belt probably mate, but the six volt ones are notorious for this sort of stuff. It might be ticking over a bit slow too, I'm sure 800 rpm was the minimum recommended tickover.
I bet your windscreen wipers slow down too, unless you rev the engine? Mines did.
the generator is not turning fast enough. It is idling too slow or belt is slipping. check both. if the belt slips it could overheat also cheap to fix now $$$$$ to ignore.
I know amber light is oil red is charging system. I had a 6 volt 1966 VW bug and 12 volt 1968 and 1970 buss. I think if the idle is low and battery is weak the light might glow then turn off after you rev up the engine. No problem here as long as the battery stays charged to 7.1 volts. And Bug starts up ok.
Yes.
Should go out by 1000 rpm i.e. when you are driving around not stopped at the lights
again,,,the red light is your ignition /charge light ..
tweek up the revs a tad ..and check the belt isnt slipping ,,all it means is ,, when your ticking over ,, the battery isnt getting the charge up it should be
your battery is not being charged and there are 3 things to check but let a professional do it
IF it is the oil light, which I think is what you are seeing, it is normal for it to come on IF the engine is at normal operating temperature and is idling..The oil pump isn't made that well altho it will do the job.
If it is the GENERATOR light, well, that is probable ok to. A generator doesn't hold a candle to the newer ALTERNATORS.
Pops
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