Not a morning bus anymore. cold start issues

weez · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject:

just my two cents... only because batteries are my business...
if it's not cranking only when it's cold, then it's a battery that's going bad. every battery has a consumer date code on it somewhere. depending on who makes it, the code could be different too. so look for something like C4 (which could be from march of 2004). an average battery will last 5-7 yrs. heat is the #1 killer and will shorten the life even more... hope that helps...

Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50338

If your ignition system is getting weak, it will be hard to get a good spark when the battery voltage is low. The ECU also needs sufficient voltage to work well.

Check that your points are in good condition and properly adjusted.

How old is your coil? Have you checked it according to the book? Even if it checks out good if you aren't getting a spark when cold, the coil would be suspect.

Check and if necessary clean all your FI connections, pay special attention to the grounds.

Check the resistance of the TTS to ground when the engine is cold. One terminal should read a few ohms of resistance and the other should be close ~0 ohms..

VWGirl · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:02 am Post subject:

Battery is for sure less than two years old. At oldest it would be July 10, sorry I forgot to check it. I'll get a pic of the bolt but won't be able to post it til I get back Sunday. Coil is also less than two years old. I haven't tested it in quite a while.

Will know in an hour if its the battery connection... Here goes nothin...
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VWGirl · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:03 am Post subject:

Still some hesitation but its 60 and she started
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Islero · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:53 am Post subject:

Check your battery with a voltage tester. Anything under 12.4 v is an obviously faulty battery.

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:38 pm Post subject:

VWGirl · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

Collie · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:30 pm Post subject:

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:12 pm Post subject:

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:13 pm Post subject:

on a side note, have you tested voltage at the battery, with the car running and not running? whats the voltage?
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VWGirl · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:45 pm Post subject:

I'm at a car show and don't think I packed my multimeter... Though I should llook cause I remember having my hands on it just prior to leaving. While I may be able to get whilst of one here, I would rather just wait til I get home tomorrow
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VWGirl · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:00 pm Post subject:

As far as girls with bays go... I thought you all knew me by now. The old timers do I guess. I come and go. Sometimes I'm in the bay forum, other times its beetles or type 3s or vanagons. It just depends on what the flavor of the week is. I eliminated my cars in my Sig line long ago as I was told way back when that it was too long. I do all my work myself except paint and body, and I am two for two at getting screwed over with that, so I'm going to have to come up with some time somewhere to fit that in my schedule.
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:52 pm Post subject:

cool!

....any pics of current bay(s)? Razz

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Tcash · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:51 pm Post subject:

Hi VW Girl, Memeber June 03,2003. That's neat, long time Member. Sounds like you may have a parasitic draw (something draining the battery) You need to give some battery voltage readings. Take a reading first thing when you park it for the night, record reading. In the morning take reading and record. If you have someone that can help. Take a reading in the morning while someone cranks the engine. Good Luck

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:50 am Post subject:

VWGirl · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject:

well, bus started up this afternoon to drive home... not that it was cold, but she drives so nice I thought I would share. No trophies to be won, but she's still my bus and that's all that matters... idk why i didn't take more pics this weekend, always seems to be the case.

This is my bus next to my notch

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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:03 pm Post subject:

AWESOME BUS! lets see some more pics Wink

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Simbo · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:49 pm Post subject:

Hi VWGirl, just wondered if you had resolved your problem because I'm having the exact same trouble with my 1500 Beetle and have been for ages. If you've fixed it I'd love to know how. Thanks.

busdaddy · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:52 pm Post subject:


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