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Old 11-11-2010, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin73_1 View Post
Mine was a little different, but the same hazard lights came on. I have heard the alternator wiring harness has been a problem. Something about it being the wrong conductor and generating too much resistance and melting fusible links.
Exactly what it is.


If your Beetle is doing this I recommmend you change the battery and alt. at the same time as you do the wire.
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