Robie; If you suspect a voltage problem precede thus: with engine running check output of alternator; with and without electrical consumers running. 13.8 volts is a good number. Next run the same check at the battery. You may have a bad voltage drop between the alternator and the starter. ¥ (technician formerly known as Ken Lewis) <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:53:12 -0500 Robie Pierce <robie19@HOME.COM> writes: >Go figure this one - 91 Wolfie - Driving along 5 am lights on, heater >on. >First thirty mile same good running van. Then starts to loose power. >Barely make it easy hills floored ! Shut off heater. Power resumes. >Temp > >gauge OK. No idiot lights on. Drive another 30 miles, pull into >station, > >turn off ignition. No smell, no nothing. Try to restart - dead battery >(new 8 mo ago). Recharge battery starts up OK, runs fine. Now in my >driveway awaiting diagnosis. WHat minimum voltage does ignition >require. > >Why no alternator light if not charging , grounds.? It starts hard on >cold morning, sometimes no start. . >Alternator new with battery in July 99 > >Thanks >91 Wolfie ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. |
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