Re: Curious and 12V..

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

> 
> What does the battery voltage read when fully charged and everything
> off (no load)?  If it is below 12.6V or so then you have a bad battery.
> A bad battery can load down the charging system and not hold a charge
> to boot.  This would evaporate the water too.
> 
> Don Hoefer
> '82 Coupe

Agreed on the low voltage item.  Voltage was higher this AM right 
after I pulled the charger off...and I did note the charging rate 
didn't drop as far as I would have expected on an overnight charge. 
I have decided to have a quick battery and charging system check done 
by my trustworthy local shop - my wife's out of town and I have two 
munchkins to schlep around!!  Can't do 'er on foot......so I might as 
well get this resolved.  

Maybe I'll be lucky and it will be the battery.  I think it's the 
original - so it's about due....if I need a battery, Sneers has 
'em for $70 (A DieHard "International"; OOOoo..I'm impressed.) 

Audi gods, are you listening?  I'm preparing to sacrifice as 
needed.......then can I have a week or two off???



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