[Vwdiesel] cold start function

[Libbybapa at wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 2/14/06 11:52:17 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
LBaird119 at aol.com writes:


> Slow cranking is usually from a low battery (new doesn't mean it's fully 
> charged/charging or good), not charging or not fully charging, bad or just 
> plain too small (even if original) positive battery cable, bad ground (alt 
> for 
> charging or battery to body or tranny) or a worn starter. Generally the gear 
> drive starters don't slow as much as the older ones. 

A friend who has run an auto electric shop forever told me yesterday that 
Delco batterries seem to be the only ones that will pass a load test for their 
rating after a couple of days of use.

Cleaning and relubing a starter can make a huge difference in cranking speed. 
 Both ends of battery cable connections can too.  If it doesn't crank fast it 
will not start well.

Andrew