Why does my battery light stay on until I rev the engine, and will this kit fix it?

This happens when there is increased resistance in the alternator excitement circuit, often caused by adding accessories like an auxiliary battery relay. The Alternator Charge Initiation Kit helps excite the alternator wire earlier, allowing your vehicle to charge immediately upon start-up so you no longer have to rev the engine to turn the light off.

Is the installation difficult or do I need special tools?

Installation is simple and designed to be plug-and-play. You won't need any tools, splicing, or permanent modifications to your vehicle, and instructions are included to guide you through the process.

Will this kit work with my specific Vanagon?

This kit is designed for 1983 through 1991 Vanagons, including 2WD and 4WD models such as the Westfalia Camper, Weekender, Multivan, and Carat. Please note that it is NOT designed for air-cooled or diesel Vanagons.

What should I do if the battery light stays on even after installing the kit?

If the light remains illuminated, first double-check your alternator belt tension. If the tension is correct, it may indicate that your alternator or voltage regulator needs to be replaced.

Alternator Charge Initiation Kit

Name: Alternator Charge Initiation Kit
SKU: ALT-100
Price: 30.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Alternator Charge Initiation Kit

Product:	ALT-100
Works With:	1983-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Only 4 Left in Stock!
Wrench Rating:	Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

$30.00

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Does your alternator warning light stay on until you rev the engine up after first starting your van? During the time that this light is on, the alternator is NOT charging your battery (or batteries. as the case may be). This is usually due to an increase in the resistance of the alternator excitement circuit or is the result of adding accessories that draw from this circuit, such as an auxiliary battery relay.

This nifty little kit helps excite the alternator wire earlier, which allows the alternator to charge the vehicle immediately upon start-up. No more revving the engine to get that light to turn off.

Installation is simple. No splicing, tools, or permanent modifications needed. Simple plug 'n' play. Instructions included.

Fitment note: NOT DESIGNED FOR AIR-COOLED OR DIESEL VANAGONS.

Sometimes it's the little things, right?

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Alternator Charge Kit install instructions

Alternator Charge Kit install instructions are lacking. From the instructions, the expectation was that the wiring would be straight forward. There are multiple blue and black wires. There is a blue wire that matches the darker blue coming out of the alternator. It is in the back of the bundle. A black wire is at the bottom of the bundle but is fused. Is this the black wire to use? Will change the review if you can answer my questions.

Super easy to install. No more lazy red light!!

Simple to install. Getting the box it goes in open was the hardest part. Was hard to see how it opens. Addressed the issue.

Easy installation

Like the new cars
Fallow the instructions
Thanks

No more lazy alternator light ....thank goodness for your installation information, someone had hacked up the original wiring, but with your instructions and the vanagon wiring schematics everything worked out great!
Keep up the good work GoWesty!

No more lights on my dash

plug and play! .

More info

I figured it out. No more pressing the gas to get the battery light off. Would be easier with slightly more details in the instructions

Plug-n-play

Good product, installation was easy and extremely fast, it took me longer to write this review than to install it! NO more flickering battery light upon startup!

Great product

I live in a city and I don't drive long distances. This will ensure that my battery will start charging on start-up.

Alternator charge initiation kit

I’ve got the red battery light illuminated on the dash and have to “turn it off” by Regina the gas. This was suppose to fix it? But after installing it, the light still illuminates. But honestly, it could be telling me something else is wrong? Just swapped out to a new battery before the install.
But, fast service and delivery!

Hi Josh, double-check your alternator belt tension, and if that looks okay, it may be time for a new alternator - or possibly just a new voltage regulator. Cheers!

No more battery light on start up!

A common issue with Vanagons is that on first start, the battery/charge light will flicker. This solves that problem and anyone can install it. Easy to follow instructions, completely plug-n-play.