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Re: [T3] Battery went flat while driving

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Subject: Re: [T3] Battery went flat while driving
From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2003 08:06:46 -0500
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On 9 Oct 2003 at 22:48, Steven Carpinter wrote:

> And check that the voltage regulator output is good with a multimeter.
> That's how our work Kombi kept dying last month.

Good point!

Measure the battery voltage with the engine running and warm after a short 
drive. It should be 14.1-14.4V at medium rpm. If it is below 13.5V replace the 
VR with a Bosch 30-019.

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