Hunter:
12.0 indicates a near dead battery. At rest and fully charged, the battery should be around 12.65 volts see:
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"dreaded cable splice" repair is not impossible to DIY,
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Steve Sears1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
the battery is 4 years old but the voltage indicator is at 12. so can we
> rule out the weak battery? Rusted and corroded cable connectors, is that
> easy to check or it has to be done by a mechanic.
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