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Charger or Alternator? Battery Question:

I went out to my 94 Jetta GL Auto to take it for it?s Sunday drive (it?s my back-up vehicle) only to discover that it?s (12 month old) battery was dead. That?s when I found the parking light switch in the on position...

Q: When I jump start it Monday, will the alternator be sufficient to bring it back to a full charge state, or would it make more sense to have the battery placed on a trickle charge, for a extended period?

I appreciate the feedback.

Tom G, Sr.

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T. & D. Gregor, Sr.
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The best approach would be to trickle charge it before starting and forget about a jump start. However if you do jump start, if the alternator is good it will eventually fully charge the battery.

RC

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Raymond Cruz

I would just jump it. It went out from a light being on, there should be enough power.

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vwlemonpop

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