Hmmm .... the wires at the battery are newer, replaced spring 2010. Not sure about the others, though. I'll have to check with my mechanic for that. 

~Annie
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On Dec 5, 2011, at 11:51 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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.
>>> 
>>