Robie;
        If you suspect a voltage problem precede thus: with  engine
running check output of alternator; with and without electrical consumers
running. 13.8 volts is a good number. Next run the same check at the
battery. You may have a bad voltage drop between the alternator and the
starter.

  � (technician formerly known as Ken Lewis)
<Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
--------------------------------------------------

On Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:53:12 -0500 Robie Pierce <robie19@HOME.COM> writes:
>Go figure this one - 91 Wolfie - Driving along 5 am lights on, heater
>on.
>First thirty mile same good running van. Then starts to loose power.
>Barely make it easy hills floored ! Shut off heater. Power resumes.
>Temp
>
>gauge OK. No idiot lights on. Drive another 30 miles, pull into
>station,
>
>turn off ignition. No smell, no nothing. Try to restart - dead battery
>(new 8 mo ago). Recharge battery starts up OK, runs fine. Now in my
>driveway awaiting diagnosis. WHat minimum voltage does ignition
>require.
>
>Why no alternator light if not charging , grounds.? It starts hard on
>cold morning, sometimes no start. .
>Alternator new with battery in July 99
>
>Thanks
>91 Wolfie

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