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Re: Jumping a 6-volt VW


> You can use a 12 volt system as long as you don't start the other
> vehicle. I had mine jumped 3 times with the other car started and every
> time I had electrical problems after. Things like the points burned so
> bad that the car hardly runs etc. When I finally realized what was
> happening (ok I'm a little slow, it took three times) I asked a
> mechanic. He told me to go ahead jump it when necessary but not to start
> the other car. Since then I haven't had any problems.

I forgot to mention that I wasn't starting the other vehicle - I was too
scared to do that...

Thanks for the feedback,
Everett Barnes
ebus@ebus.simplenet.com
1965 Squareback - 1500 S - Just got it, I'm excited!




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