chiwia | & | [| { 8 | Dixie Part Numbers: A-6227 as ELECTRIC J A-6442 S-6140 S-6197 Applications: 1996 — 1997 Volkswagen Golf (all options) 1996 — 1997 Volkswagen GTI (all options) 1996 — 1997 Volkswagen Jetta (all options) A-6228 A-6443 S-6142 S-6198 TECH TIPS A-6229 S-6100 S$-6143 S-6199 A-6441 S$-6139 S-6156 Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of one or more of the following conditions: Repeatedly run down battery. e Repeated battery failure. e Repeated alternator failure. e Hard, long or no-start conditions. e Repeated starter failure. Cause: A potential cause for the above conditions is the battery clamps at the battery positive and negative terminals. Correction: Inspect the battery clamps that attach to the battery posts. If the there is no clearance between the jaws disconnect the cables and file 1mm of material so that there is a gap as shown in the sketch on the right. REV: 20100409 Courtesy of Dixie Archives No Clearance between jaws of the battery clamp A minimum of 1mm clearnance between the jaws of the battery clamp 5 =| = YI == TSB_645.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.