Will this work on my 2002 VW Bug? Occasionally, it starts but turns off immediately. When I disconnect the battery, it runs fine!
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It will work for any battery. You will have to "connect" this to your negative battery. I suspect you have a short, so,etching is taking a drain on your battery
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When your take your keys out of the ignition... it turns off the ability to draw power from your car battery. You wouldn't have a problem with this.
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I don't know the answer to that but it worked perfectly for my Vw bug 2002.
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I have a 2001 beetle it worked on mine but I had to splice into the harness to make it longer, my connection point on the beetle is under the passenger seat under the car. But I've been running it for three months without a hitch.
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No! Just got one and it only works with key on engine off. Engine will not start , just cranks. Connect the Bluetooth while engine running kills engine. I'm pissed.
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I had trouble getting the cable to detect ignition (always seems to stay on) and battery never comes on. the cable did in fact work for engine tests (masking cylinders etc) but INPA is in German (the useful parts) so the whole process is not very intuitive at all. Good luck (the cable does work though!)
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I can't recommend it at this point. I installed one two months ago (and the installation was relatively easy), but last week the car started acting up electronically again (had to jump it off a couple of times, strange beeps after turning it off, ...). So this time we took it to the local dealer, their diagnostics said the battery was bad, they replaced it, and so far we haven't had any more problems. Stay tuned though, because it wouldn't surprise me if somehow the recharge circuitry is screwed up, and this hasn't been a 12 volt battery issue after all.
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Yes, it will work. Since adding this to my system I haven't had any problems with starting the vehicle. Prior I could only run system for a short period or I would get stuttering on start. I recommend any system that draws a lot of power to add this to their system.
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I just tried mine, and it worked fine. Be sure that the button end of each battery is against the flat contact, not the spring contact, and that they are in securely. Spin them in their slot. That fixes a lot of problems. I spent 30 minutes yesterday, trying to fix a toy we had found. I put new batteries in, to no avail. I took the entire electronics apart, even soldering on jumpers to bypass the circuit board. Nothing. Finally, I put a meter on the output of the battery box. No output!. I spun the batteries in their seats, and Voila! Also, the button end of the battery holder goes in first. Be sure the button contact on the battery holder springs back when you push it in. That's really all that can go wrong with it. Good luck!
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If you have a 12 volt battery NO PROBLEM. I have it on a BMW and I plug it in if I'm not going to use it for days. I also have it on a Motorcycle. YOU MUST DISCONNECT BATTERY TENDER BEFORE STARTING UP.
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Yes, the battery appears to be working now and I am seeing the goodbye image when I shut off my ignition. It looks like the same unit I sent back. How did you fix it?
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Your 12-volt socket is probably not energized when the car is turned off, so not an issue. If it is energized with the car off, this unit would put a small drain on the battery, so you would want to unplug it when not in use. Obviously there is no issue if the car is running.
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Hi, I might be able to help. "B1" & "B2" go to the individuals batteries of course. "A" is the charging wire from your alternator and DE is the exciter wire that turns on your unit. Use a 16 or 14 ga wire (and connectors) to your fuse box and find a circuit that come "on" or is hot when your ignition is on. Piggy-back on to this circuit. You can also get a special piggy-back adaptor from your local auto parts store. This will turn on your isolator when (and only when) the key circuit is on or the vehicle is running and off when your ignition is off. Great unit and has worked well for me for almost 2 years. Let me know if I can help any further. Chris
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I had mine hooked up so when I turn my key off it turns off. So, if you hook it straight to the battery it won't turn off. Have it hooked up to your lights if you don't want it to stay on.
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The only cars it doesn't work on would be those without electric locks. If your doors don't unlock when the battery is disconnected---you've got electric locks.
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I truly don't know. I got rid of my VW. Having too m any problems with it. The head gasket was leaking and it was time for it to go.
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I have a 2001 VW BEETLE 2.0 AVH and even though Amazon says these plugs will not work with my car, I was wondering if they would? Thanks for info.