More likely your wiring is tired and needs replacing and/or your grounds
are not
good.   Very common in older vehicles...

Steven
91 Westy

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Annie <lsandrsn@gmail.com> wrote:

> So, I went outside a few minutes ago to take my daughter to her bus and
> head to my appointment and it won't start. It tries but it's acting very
> weak. The more I try starting it, the weaker it gets.
>
> It does this EVERY time the weather gets cold. Kinda irritating! And nobody
> is home to jump it. GRRR Another list member emailed me and said it was
> possibly the ignition switch. I'll have things tested but maybe this
> battery just isn't good enough for cold weather . . .
>
>  *Wishing you success, love + fire in your belly*
> *Annie Anderson* ~ Blogger, Designer, Thinker + Mom
> Lover of cats, Apple, coffee, old VW's and biking.
> Driver of Bartok ~ 1985 VW Vanagon GL
> web: Bartok's Adventures <local.annieandersonblog.com/wp> email:
> lsandrsn@gmail.com
> *Blazin' a trail where there is no path.*
>
>  On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Annie <lsandrsn@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> If indeed I do need to replace voltage regulator, though, the local
> FLAPs
> >> has an AC Delco for $79 and an Import Direct brand for $49. What is
> >> recommended?
> >>
> >
> > The voltage regulator/brush pack that is on your alternator looks like
> > this:
> > <
> >
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_105_245/voltage_regulator_bosch__see_description.html
> > >
> >
> > The regulator part rarely fails but the brushes do wear down, the most
> > common failure in an alternator.  It is highly unlikely that the brushes
> > have failed this soon.  If the regulator needs replacing it is part of
> the
> > alternator and should be included in any warranty.
> >
>