Re: scirocco question

[John Van Vuren <veedublu@wirural.net>]

If the car starts when you jump start it, leave it running and connect a
voltmeter to the battery terminals.  It should read high 13's at the
least!!  If it's only about 12 volts, the battery isn't being charged by
the alternator.  Doesn't necessarily mean a bad alternator, but you can
probably rule out the battery as the source of the problem.  One more
thing - if it's cold where you are, make sure you charge your new
battery, otherwise it can freeze and will soon be junk also.  Good luck!

John

'87 16v Scirocco
'86 GTi  <---sold/traded
'85 Jetta diesel  <---traded
'82 diesel pickup
'69 baja Beetle
parts cars - '80 Rabbit diesel, '86 GTi, '87 16v Scirocco, '88 16v GTi
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Rich Deede----TOOL FAN wrote:
> 
> I have not tried to jump it but this is because I was told that a new
> battery was just put in and that is why I automatically ruled the battery
> out.  But if you guys think it might be the battery then I'll take your
> word for it and give a try and jump the car.  Iw on't be able to try until
> this weekend so I let you guys know then what happened.
> 
> By the way, I have Black Leather seats that are all leather and they have
> no cloth strip in the middle, is this unusual?
> 
> Thanks,
> Rich
> scirocco 16v(hopefully running soon)-Black
> 
> On Wed, 19 Nov 1997, Paul Krucke wrote:
> 
> > Did you attempt to jump start it?  Based on your description it sounds
> > like your battery was not able to put out enough cranking
> > amps....Which could lead to a faulty alternater that has been failing
> > to charge the battery...Could just be a bad battery.  Does the starter
> > spin the engine at all?
> >
> >
> > ==
> > -Paul
> > http://home1.gte.net/vwfan
> > 90 Audi 90 Quattro 20v
> > 87 Scirocco 16v
> > 87 Jetta GLi
> > 63 Bug Sunroof
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