Re: [T3] Jump Starting

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

It's not recommended by VW, but I suspect that's with those "booster start
and charge" devices that produce lots more than 12 Volts.  I can't see how
connecting two batteries in parallel then trying to start should cause a
pr>º¯BTW, it's wise to make the last (negative) connection to the
chassis not the battery terminal (stops sparks blowing up the explosive
gases in the battery).

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Glavas <steveglavas@email.com>
To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 24 May 1999 04:22
Subject: [T3] Jump Starting


>Are there any concerns with jumpstarting a fuel injected T3?  For example,
>frying the ECU?  I haven't had to yet, but I would like to be prepared if
>there is a need in the future.
>TIA,
>Steve


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