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: 41,675 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 |
ejm |
Mar 4 2009, 05:34 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
If you think it's a charging problem check the alternator cable. The crimped ends get corrosion inside causing high restistance. Also check the battery fuse box for bad connections and melting. Your car does not have a central electronics module like the later cars so the DRL's cannot be turned off using a scan tool.
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SirAndy |
Mar 4 2009, 12:59 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
If you think it's a charging problem check the alternator cable. The crimped ends get corrosion inside causing high restistance. Also check the battery fuse box for bad connections and melting. Your car does not have a central electronics module like the later cars so the DRL's cannot be turned off using a scan tool. Mhmmm. I get 14.5V across the terminals when the engine is running. It seems the alternator is good. But i'll check it and the fuses anyways. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
ejm |
Mar 4 2009, 05:20 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
Mhmmm. I get 14.5V across the terminals when the engine is running. It seems the alternator is good. Put a load on the system. Turn on everything and let it idle for a while, then see what the voltage is. Also check to see if any of the charging system connections are getting hot, this would indicate high resistance. |
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