Comments on: Does this sound like a dead battery? http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery A Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van Blog - VW Bus Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:22:01 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sam http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-54 Sam Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:02:03 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-54 Thanks for the tip, Jason! That totally sounds like the problem. I've got Lucy all wrapped up for the winter, but I'll certainly investigate this on the next sunny day when I do a little maintenance on her. Thanks for the tip, Jason! That totally sounds like the problem. I've got Lucy all wrapped up for the winter, but I'll certainly investigate this on the next sunny day when I do a little maintenance on her.

]]> By: jason http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-45 jason Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:52:22 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-45 sounds like you could have what's known as a bald spot on your starter. Push it forward or back a bit, and then see if it starts (if it happens again) sounds like you could have what's known as a bald spot on your starter. Push it forward or back a bit, and then see if it starts (if it happens again)

]]> By: Sam http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-41 Sam Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:49:34 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-41 Your Lucy is beautiful, Stephanie! We have a couple of other things in common too: I went to public school in Ottawa, and I work in IT as well. And, being 30 (and over) isn't as bad as it sounds ;) If you come west next summer, and make it as far as the Gulf Islands, let me know! Your Lucy is beautiful, Stephanie!

We have a couple of other things in common too: I went to public school in Ottawa, and I work in IT as well. And, being 30 (and over) isn't as bad as it sounds ;)

If you come west next summer, and make it as far as the Gulf Islands, let me know!

]]> By: Stephanie http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-40 Stephanie Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:41:07 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-40 Awww....make that THREE red Lucys out there. I just got mine yesterday and I'm very excited...she's a 1971 with poptop. I can't say I'll need to do as many trips to the garage though..it's in quite good shape thanks to the previous owners. Just a few things on my to do list before a cross-canada trip! Awww….make that THREE red Lucys out there. I just got mine yesterday and I'm very excited…she's a 1971 with poptop. I can't say I'll need to do as many trips to the garage though..it's in quite good shape thanks to the previous owners. Just a few things on my to do list before a cross-canada trip!

]]> By: Sam http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-22 Sam Wed, 14 May 2008 02:55:46 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-22 Hey Chris, <a href="http://nnekeysfamily.blogspot.com/2008/05/chaquita-rear-end.html" rel="nofollow">Chaquita's looking fine!!</a> My main reason for bringing Lucy into my family was for festivals and concerts. She needs some work before I can take her out on the '08 festival scene, but we'll surely hit a few good parties this summer together. So far, I haven't taken her very far from home, and I don't plan to until I drop about another $4K into her mechanical restoration. V-dub owners have to master the art of patience it seems--a good life lesson! Hey Chris, Chaquita's looking fine!!

My main reason for bringing Lucy into my family was for festivals and concerts. She needs some work before I can take her out on the '08 festival scene, but we'll surely hit a few good parties this summer together. So far, I haven't taken her very far from home, and I don't plan to until I drop about another $4K into her mechanical restoration. V-dub owners have to master the art of patience it seems–a good life lesson!

]]> By: Chris http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-21 Chris Wed, 14 May 2008 02:41:52 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-21 I am working on my 74 bus. I was jealous of your post about your first "trip/ overnight." Viva VW I am working on my 74 bus. I was jealous of your post about your first "trip/ overnight."
Viva VW

]]> By: Sam http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-19 Sam Tue, 13 May 2008 02:46:45 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-19 Thank you for your comment, Candice! Neat, there's another red Lucy out there! What year? Any photos online? Our next trip is probably to the mechanics'. Once I get the dead battery and flat tire dealt with I'll probably take her for a couple of spins, but I want to get her into the shop for some more major work so that she's in better condition for a couple of festivals this summer. Thank you for your comment, Candice! Neat, there's another red Lucy out there! What year? Any photos online? Our next trip is probably to the mechanics'. Once I get the dead battery and flat tire dealt with I'll probably take her for a couple of spins, but I want to get her into the shop for some more major work so that she's in better condition for a couple of festivals this summer.

]]> By: Candice http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery/comment-page-1#comment-17 Candice Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:55:20 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/does-this-sound-like-a-dead-battery#comment-17 Hi there! My fiance and I also own a red VW Westfalia, bought it in Oct 07. We took her out for her first camping trip this past weekend. We decided to name her: Lucy!! Go figure!?! Then Eric found your blog. Too funny!! We are also in BC, Lower Mainland area. Our next planned trip is for May long weekend to Tulameen. What is your next trip? Hi there! My fiance and I also own a red VW Westfalia, bought it in Oct 07. We took her out for her first camping trip this past weekend. We decided to name her: Lucy!! Go figure!?! Then Eric found your blog. Too funny!!
We are also in BC, Lower Mainland area.
Our next planned trip is for May long weekend to Tulameen. What is your next trip?

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