2006-10-16 12:19:56 · 12 answers · asked by plhetherton 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
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.
2006-10-18 07:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by Conor B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-16 12:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely either the oil pump is failing, or the oil pressure relief valve is sticking. Unfortunately, extremely low mileage doesn't make for a good car - in fact, it usually ruins the engine. Since it would have rarely warmed up completely, moisture inside the engine would cause rust to form internally, and they wear out quickly due to poor lubrication (oil not warm enough to flow properly.) I once looked at a 12-year-old car with only 56,000 miles - driven by a couple of nuns! The engine was already junk - blowing oil smoke, leaking oil, rusted exhaust pipe, leaking head gasket... Engines wear out fast when they are cold. Of course, if you had read the owner's manual, you would realise that the engine should be shut off IMMEDIATELY if the oil light goes on. The extra friction from having no effective lubrication is causing it to run very hot, as well as wear out quickly. Given time, it can cause the crankshaft and camshaft to weld itself to the engine block (I once had a motorcycle that did exactly that!) - if it doesn't just catch fire first. Leaving it running will kill it in no time. And the extra wear on your engine's bearings from having no lubrication means that the likely fix now is a complete new engine. Good luck!
2016-05-22 07:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-10-18 15:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-16 12:25:54 · answer #5 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-16 12:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-10-16 12:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-16 12:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Should go out by 1000 rpm i.e. when you are driving around not stopped at the lights
2006-10-16 12:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-16 12:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋