Re: [T3] wont start, help!

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 15 Jun 00, at 18:33, Bernard Seront wrote:

> < The correct size in the US is a #42. Is this number an international
> < standard or are there several battery numbering systems? < 
> 
> I don't know af any mumbering system down there. Batteries are rated
> by their capacity (amps/hour), then you got to look on a vehicles
> chart for the right size for your car. VW's 1500 and 1600 don't appear
> on these anymore  :-( So you need to get the ruler out, to find out
> that usally available sizes don't fit quite right: you cannot screw
> the "strap" which maintains the battery. I even got a mention for that
> on my last inspection record! Funniest think is that the guy found the
> battery but not the car serial number.

If your type 3 is 12 V, then it uses the same size battery as the 
gasoline Golf. If it is 6V you have a harder problem.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Pitch in!  Send your pledge of support!  mailto:support@vwtype3.org