| algg |
Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:24 am |
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want to ask question about the correct voltage to the coil. I am running 6V battery of my 1966, voltage measured at the battery is 6.6V while in the coil is 4.6V.
I found it is hard to start the engine ESP during winter time. Wonder if i have the enough Voltage or Current to the coil.
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| Komissar |
Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:58 am |
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You have a voltage drop because of aging electrical system. Clean all connections of corrosion (and other types of dirt/grime) between battery -> ignition switch (plus fuse box) -> ignition coil.
Inspect the wires as well - check for cracks, aging and so on.
And of course, clean the battery terminals and clamps. |
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| gt1953 |
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:11 am |
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| When i had my 59 6 volt it was like yours till I cleaned every electrical connection. Got it up to 5.8 volts. |
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| algg |
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:47 am |
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| thank you all. i have clean up every contact from battery, regular, light switch, ignition switch, fuse and coil. Voltage measured at Coil is now 5V. A bit better. |
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| Eric&Barb |
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:56 pm |
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=538339
Keep going thru the connections, measuring how much voltage is getting each. You should easily get the voltage drop to less than 1/10 of a volt. |
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