OT: 2002 VW Jetta question: How do i turn off the headlights? |
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OT: 2002 VW Jetta question: How do i turn off the headlights? |
SirAndy |
Mar 3 2009, 09:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
So, i've got my 2002 Jetta for a little over a year now and the battery died on me this morning.
No big deal, i thought. Went to my local flaps and got a new one, replaced it, so far so good. Then i went online and low and behold found out that my car seems to have a problem with the battery draining. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Now, here's the question: My car came with the "neat" feature of headlights that are always on. As soon as i turn the key, they light up, no matter if night or day. How can i turn my headlights off so i can actually recharge the battery while driving during the day? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy |
McMark |
Mar 4 2009, 03:11 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
If the current being produced by the alternator is greater than the current being drawn by the system (including headlights), then the battery stays charged. If not, your car will stall out on the side of the road with battery voltage drops too far.
So, something is wrong if you're not getting a full charge on your battery. Corrosion, failing alternator, failing battery to name a few possibilities. DRL is not the problem. But if you don't like them, do the ebrake trick. |
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