Comments on: The problem isn't the battery http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-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: Jacob http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-battery/comment-page-1#comment-342 Jacob Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:22:01 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-battery#comment-342 Just started reading this... no new updates? :( Just started reading this… no new updates? :(

]]> By: A.Arnold http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-battery/comment-page-1#comment-322 A.Arnold Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:18:11 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-battery#comment-322 Any reputable vw van repair manual will instruct you NOT to boost a dead battery in your van if the battery is still connected to the van electrical system=doing so can not only damage the battery cell(s) as well as possibly damaging your alternator. Dont even hook up a trickle charger to your battery without first removing battery from your van. Rapid boost chargers-that claim to recharge your dead battery in 1-2 hours -can damage battery plates due to overheating same plates. Hope this helps you Monica. Any reputable vw van repair manual will instruct you NOT to boost a dead battery in your van if the battery is still connected to the van electrical system=doing so can not only damage the battery cell(s) as well as possibly damaging your alternator. Dont even hook up a trickle charger to your battery without first removing battery from your van. Rapid boost chargers-that claim to recharge your dead battery in 1-2 hours -can damage battery plates due to overheating same plates. Hope this helps you Monica.

]]> By: monica http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-battery/comment-page-1#comment-269 monica Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:07:10 +0000 http://mywestfalia.com/the-problem-isnt-the-battery#comment-269 why are we not supposed to jump with cables? my van is not starting and that was my next step after putting gas in. why are we not supposed to jump with cables? my van is not starting and that was my next step after putting gas in.

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