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From: drk@ihuxo.UUCP (D. R. Kertz)
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Audi 4000 Battery Charging
Message-ID: <534@ihuxo.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 4-Nov-85 10:08:04 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov  4 10:08:04 1985
Date-Received: Fri, 8-Nov-85 05:44:32 EST
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I have an 1983 Audi 4000 that does not charge the battery properly
when first started.  However, once I rev the engine sufficiently, 
the charging jumps up to 14 volts (as shown on my voltmeter) and 
everything is fine until the next time I start the car.  If I don't
rev the engine, the battery will slowly discharge until the car dies
(it has an electric fuel pump).  I have taken my car to a competent
mechanic and he has not been able to find anything wrong.  I have
lived with this for about a year now but I do so with some uneasiness.
If anyone has any ideas about this problem, I would appreciate
suggestions.
					Denis Kertz