Date:         Mon, 30 Aug 2004 22:30:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Shane <shane_steve@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Shane <shane_steve@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Both Batteries Failed
Comments: To: vickrail@VELOCITY.NET
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Sure, that's a given, but other than that, how can I tell if the polarity is
switched. I have never seen both batteries die like that.... not to mention
the smell... wow, I was just glad we made it home. :)
- Any thoughts on what happened?
As always, thanks soooooo much for your input.
Steve


>From: Michael Vickey <vickrail@VELOCITY.NET>
>To: VANAGON@GERRY.VANAGON.COM,              "Mr. Shane"
><shane_steve@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Subject: Re: Both Batteries Failed
>Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 00:05:58 -0400
>
>Interesting, I followed the GoWesty directions. Is there a way to tell if
>the battery (polarity) was reversed? For example what would I see if I
>attached a charger to it?
>- Thanks
>Shane
>
>-----------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>Negative side of battery is where the ground cable (goes to chassis
>connection) should be attached.
>
>Michael

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