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Re: [T3] Battery went flat while driving


So no
> go- my battery has completely flattened itself in this small trip. BTW, my
> battery is about 10 months old.
>

It can happen, even to a new battery - something may be shorting out a cell.
Check the voltage across the battery - 12 Volts probably means it's OK - think
again - 10 Volts means dud cell.  When running the dynamo will keep enough
electricity flowing for the electrics to work.

If a battery that has been allowed to discharge over a long time is charged at a
high rate, it can be damaged (mentioning that just in case it's not been in
regular use).

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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