In addition to the suggested points below. have the cells tested. My last two batteries had cell failures. The develop an internal short to ground, and will not hold a charge. Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver in Birmingham Larry Alofs wrote: > > Sonia Johnson wrote: > > > When it rains it pours! I'm getting a crash course in vanagon repair! > > > > The battery is going dead. First time it died, we put a battery charger > > on it. It ran for 2 days, the third day it was dead again. I've cleaned > > the battery terminals. The positive cable looks somewhat corroded. I'm > > going out now to try to test the alternator. That's the only thing I can > > think of. Any suggestions? It's an 87 watercooled vanagon, manual trans. > > I'm wondering why when we try to push start it, it doesn't start? > > Thanks, > > Sonia J > > If the battery is really seriously dead, there is not enough electrical power > for the ignition, computer, fuel pump, injectors, etc. > > Sounds like you may have drain on the battery due to a bad relay, faulty > switch, or poorly insulated wire. Could be difficult to track down. > Ideas? Anyone else? > > good luck, > Larry A. |
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