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CAlex
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Joined: March 07, 2015
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Location: Orlando,Fl
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 Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:44 am Post subject: Charging system |
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| have a '65 beetle,i turn it on weekly or every 2 weeks but lately i have to give it a jump to getit going,battery is not even 2 years old.Did the disconnecting negative terminal test and stayed running.Is this charging system the same as a watercooled system,sorry if i sound a little naive but just not sure,appreciate any feedback.thanks |
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Cusser
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Joined: October 02, 2006
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Location: Hot Arizona
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Charging system |
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| CAlex wrote: |
| Did the disconnecting negative terminal test and stayed running. |
This is a HORRIBLE thing to do. And TRIPLY horrible if your VW had been updated to an alternator, because doing that would likely fry your alternator. And not such a good idea on a generator-equipped vehicle. Where did you ever read/hear that was a good idea !!!!
Voltmeter across battery terminals while running can tell you that the charging system is working; understand that those are free to $15, but that's what's needed.
See this page for more help, you need to learn the basics !!! http://www.speedyjim.net/htm/gen.htm
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