[Vwdiesel] '02 Golf starts/dies :Update

[Tad]

That's a good idea too (solar charger) - I dont know if they still do it,
but at one point new VWs all came with small solar panels for just that
reason.  I read that many dealers just threw them in a pile in the corner
and they could be had for the asking... worth looking into.

On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM, <LBaird119 at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 6/4/2009 10:12:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> tadc at europa.com writes:
>
> > Thanks Loren, that's good to know.  I've heard that shorting the battery
> > cables together can clear some computer problems but never heard about
> > that
> > working with the Immobilizer.
> >
> > Since your dad doesn't seem to drive much, he might consider getting a
> > "battery tender" - smart battery charger that keeps it topped up.  It
> > really
> > extends the life of a battery, especially if it's not driven regularly.
> >
>
>  Actually never shorted anything, just had it disconnected for a
> while.
>  He's been talking of getting a small charge controller and putting
> one of his solar panels up just for keeping batteries up. He's pushing
> for his brothers to go along with him to do that same thing for the
> orchard tractors, etc.  Thanks James for that idea!
>     Loren
>
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