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      10-04-2015, 11:30 AM   #10
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I started off by covering the alternator and a few other choice open ports that didn't look like they should get wet with aluminum foil
Whoa, I wouldn't use something electrically conductive, especially on the alternator.
The circuit is open and current wouldn't flow through the conductor.
Tbh I don't know what our alternators look like but on my GTi the housing is encased with a grounding metal shell so aluminum foil had no effect. I would assume it's of a similar design.
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