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Re: [T3] Jump starting


On Tue, 2004-01-27 at 12:44, Jim Adney wrote:
> On 27 Jan 2004 at 9:57, Gamboa, Gary wrote:
> 
> > Can any damage be done when attempting to 
> > jump start a t3 with the cables reversed. 
> 
> If you put the cables on backwards you should get a big spark even if your 
> battery is dead. If you stop at this point there won't be any damage. If you 
> actually try to start the car then anything which is solid state may be ruined. 
> This would include the radio (if it is on), the turn signal relay (maybe), the 
> FI computer....
> 
The FI computer should be OK, It has polarity protection built in.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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