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1998 Volkswagen Jetta Battery not charging

Tiny
BRADNCHAN
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
Battery and alternator have been checked and are good. Battery is being drained when car is running. Have checked connections. Seem clean and tight.
Please help!
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 7:08 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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You need to test the wiring all the way to the ignition switch for short, open and loose connections
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 7:24 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Rasmataz
Will do what I can tracing those wires.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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Friday, September 24th, 2010 AT 9:27 AM

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