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Subject:Re: vw solar battery charger
From:TinkerMan
Date:Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:39:03 -0800

--- karen davis <yosemite333@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I finally got one on ebay.  For those of you who
> own, any problems leaving
> one in the lighter for 3 months?  It won't
> overcharge will it?  Any advice?

IMO, the more serious problem is of not starting the
motor for such a long time. I was exactly in your
situation (well, not 3 months but 2-3 weeks) and aside
from the battery discharge problem (from various
circuits connected even when ignition is off) I found
that the valve lifters started knocking badly. From
the list I found that it's better to start the motor
at least once a week until it heats up, and that also
takes care of the battery discharge issue.

=====
Cheers, T-man.

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