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Re: 4KQ new battery



Just a guess?

Your problem could be caused be poor voltage coming into the ingnition
system caused by either a failing alternator or voltage regulator. I
would suspect the car was running off the battery which would explian
why it runs well off the new battery (better power).

Michael Benno
90q20v
VW qsw (for sale)
4000sq (needs 15" winter rims and a driver's door)




---CHANGLONG   HUNG <DQVT74A@prodigy.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
> 
> Lately, my 4KQ has been running poorly and very sluggish from 1-3K 
> rpm.  Today, I could not start my 87 4KQ and figured the battery is 
> dying.  So, I took out the old Interstate battery and went to Pep 
> Boys for a new one.  Only one they have is Pro Start(house brand). It 
> is cheap at $43.  Does anyone have any experience with Pro Start?  I 
> was actually looking for Optima battery but could not find one.  I 
> bought the Pro Start and put in the car and it starts fine.  Funny 
> thing is with the new battery, the sluggish in low RPM is gone.  The 
> car runs great again.  Why?  My guess is the low voltage probably has 
> caused the injector to run lean.  Ca someone please tell me the real 
> reason?  I can handle the truth.  :)))  TIA.
> 
> Sammy
> '87 4KQ
> 

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