GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Battery: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Battery Discharges
BATTERY DISCHARGES (Current Draw Suspected)
Test condition: Battery voltage OK
NOTE:
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Use ammeter and/or digital multimeter Fluke 83 (US 1119) for all electrical checks
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Possible causes of battery drain: Corroded and dirty contacts (connectors), Bare wires (stripped insulation), internal short circuits in components.
Weak Battery, Possible Causes
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Generator (GEN) belt slipping (replace belt if glazed)
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Ground (GND) straps corroded, loose or broken.
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Generator (GEN) or Voltage Regulator (VR) malfunctioning
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Generator (GEN) Warning Light (K2) bulb failed.
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Poor Ground (GND) connection between Generator (GEN), Warning Light (K2) socket and circuit board.