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battery draining... FAST



I can see no reason why the upshift relay should effect anything. It takes two inputs, ignition from the coil and the upshift vacuum switch through the tranny switch, and has the one output to the light. Shouldn't effect anything.

You can run the car without the alternator although you should never run the alternator without it connected to the battery. I'd think if you removed the voltage regulator and the blue wire from the back of the alternator, that would disable it and remove it as a potential drain.

As far as your starter, sounds like you need an Allen Socket and a 3/8 breaker bar.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00999177000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Sockets&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes


From: "Lexan Blanchard" <lexan_122874@hotmail.com>
To: <gforbess@attglobal.net>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:26 AM
Subject: Re: battery draining... FAST


> >Are you sure the battery is being recharged?  Thirteen volts with no
>>load doesn't really mean the battery is fully charged.  The 12.2
>>you're getting after cranking it a while is more indicative.  Did the
>>battery do this when you first installed it?
> 
> Forgot to mention that I am having to put battery on charger once it gets 
> too low.  Sometimes I am impatient (I expect everything to be ready NOW) and 
> figure anything above 13 is good to try a start.  I will attempt to be more 
> patient when waiting on the battery charger ;)
> 
>>Be sure to check the voltage regulator and carbon brushes.  Too short
>>(less than about 3/8") or not shiny on the contact surface can cause
>>inadequate charging.
> 
> Would a bad voltage regulator drain a battery that quickly just when trying 
> to start?  Remember, the car still does not start, and definitely does not 
> run.  It has all the necessities, but is not cooperating.  Someone local 
> here (not a reliable source) told me a bad alternator could zap the battery 
> on start-up, but I am only going to pull that if you guys agree (no signs 
> that it is bad).
> 
> Also, I noticed I am missing a relay, I believe the upshift indicator relay. 
>  I am guessing this is one of those items that is NOT available at my local 
> VW dealer or Auto Zone.  Do I have to have it?  I can drive a manual without 
> one (never had an idiot light for shifting before).
> 
> Thanks again,
> Lexan
> 
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