Audi 4000 Battery Charging

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2 total messages Started by D. R. Kertz Mon, 04 Nov 1985 15:08

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Author: D. R. Kertz
Date: Mon, 04 Nov 1985 15:08

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I have an 1983 Audi 4000 that does not charge the battery properly
when first started.  However, once I rev the engine sufficiently, 
the charging jumps up to 14 volts (as shown on my voltmeter) and 
everything is fine until the next time I start the car.  If I don't
rev the engine, the battery will slowly discharge until the car dies
(it has an electric fuel pump).  I have taken my car to a competent
mechanic and he has not been able to find anything wrong.  I have
lived with this for about a year now but I do so with some uneasiness.
If anyone has any ideas about this problem, I would appreciate
suggestions.
					Denis Kertz

Re: Audi 4000 Battery Charging

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Author: Tom Haapanen [DCS]
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 1985 21:25

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In article <534@ihuxo.UUCP> drk@ihuxo.UUCP (D. R. Kertz) writes:

>I have an 1983 Audi 4000 that does not charge the battery properly
>when first started.  However, once I rev the engine sufficiently, 
>the charging jumps up to 14 volts (as shown on my voltmeter) and 
>everything is fine until the next time I start the car.  If I don't
>rev the engine, the battery will slowly discharge until the car dies
>(it has an electric fuel pump).

This is common with many cars; seems that practically all VWs and
Audis do this (I have owned/driven Beetles, Rabbits, GTIs, Jettas,
4000s, 5000s, and they all do the same).  The light stays on until you
tap the gas pedal lightly or start driving (and get above about 2000
rpm).  Never had any electrical problems with any of thhese cars
though, ad the behaviour seems quite normal, if somewhat discomforting.

				   \tom haapanen
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