Davidson wrote: > NOT how VW Intended it to be done... > We had this debate last January... February... > > The conclusion seems to be....their wiring was NEVER intended for the high amps that a drained battery can draw through the wires. Bill, Thanks for the clarification. Finally, someone cut to the chase. I read most of the postings from the archives, but for whatever reason (I'm not an electrician, etc,) did not glean this simple fact from them. ( That a drained aux battery will draw more power than the wiring is capable of safely handling.) I understood that this stock wiring comes from the front of the vehicle and not directly from the starter battery/alt....Anyway, I agree that the FAQ should be changed. It sounds quite authoritative and logical. I guess that's what many listmembers are good at, IMHO.;>) I'll wait until I have time to do it right. In the mean time, I'll wear out my starter battery, I suppose. (BTW, the D750 U is only $145 at DCBattery.com and they don't accept plastic.) -- Regards, David Bogle Brooklyn |
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