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I drove my westy (1.6 non turbo) 200 miles on mon and noticed the batt light was flickering but very faintly, should I worry?

yes coz either your alternator/battery is on its way out keep driving it and summit will give, best to get it sorted before you cant start it!!!

Check for poor connections at the alternator or more probably the alternator brushes are worn down.

Could be simple like belt slippage (would probably hear it squeal though)
Check the wiki there is bound to be info there, or do a search and someone would have posted same problem with a possible cure. Hope it somthing simple

Steve

Well I have to drive her back from Dorset to Cambridge at the weekend! The belt used to slip and squel (light came on and went off when reved) but was tightened. the light is VERY weak and flickres, you have to shield the light aperture to see it Cause for concern, it is over 200 miles?

monkeymagic,
Try this link.

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/VW ... r_checking



Mike

I had a similar problem. When you revved the engine the light went out, however when ticking over the light would be dull...And i'm afraid to say it was the alternator that was on its way out..

Tighten the belt.

If belt is old, tightening may give temporary cure but you put strain on alternator. Belts vary a lot in quality I find. Pulley wheels can end up polished like chrome with a slippy belt and ofcourse that merely adds to prob.