Date:         Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:44:35 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2007092409481932@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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--- Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET> wrote:
>   What kinda hours of use should I guess from my batteries running the
> vehicle with no accessories in play?  Anyone wanna ball-park me a guess?
> Should I purchase a 3rd battery to back up my extra, and then head out for
> another 6 hours to home?

I once drove a beetle with a bad generator (not alternator) for 3 - 4 hours
in the evening with parking lights on but not head lights. I drove it again
the next day to a shop to get the generator replaced.

My guess is if you have the batteries fully charged you can at least drive
half way home, possibly need a AAA tow truck to give your battery a charge
then drive the 2nd half way home.

Mark's brush idea is probably what you should try first. I think the voltage
regular is another possibility but the brush is more likely. Just my guess.
Keep your finger crossed. I Have a spare alternator but I am too far from you
from the south.

David



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