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1994-95 Golf or Jetta: Low or Dead
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VW did such a great job of
insulating the terminals on 1994-95 Golfs and Jettas that they
inadvertently created some low/dead battery problems on these
cars. In some cases, the eyelet connector of the wiring harness,
which connects to the B+ stud of the alternator, had just enough
extra insulation applied to it to keep it from making good
contact. This in turn prevents the alternator from charging
properly. To prevent a return trip to the battery charger, VW
suggests that you disconnect the battery ground, remove the
eyelet terminal from the alternator B+ stud, and remove
approximately 6 mm of insulation from the terminal. Then, some
die electric gel should be applied to the eyelet before
re-attaching to the B+ stud with a torque of 13 Nm or 10 ft.
lbs. Finally, re-attach the battery ground.
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