Will this work on my 2002 VW Bug? Occasionally, it starts but turns off immediately. When I disconnect the battery, it runs fine!
801074
This part controls the battery power from getting to the starter. If screwed all the way down, it will allow power to go to the starter. If unscrewed most of the way, it prevents power to the starter, thus preventing the car to start... if your having starting/battery issues, make sure they green knob is screwed all the way one direction or the other.. if you disconnect the battery, your car shouldn't start, so not sure your intension of hte last part of your question...Hope this helps.... Good Luck !!
801075
Yes if you currently just disconnect the battery this will allow you to do the same as disconnecting the battery but you will only have to twist the knob.
1297655
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.
941267
It depends on your car some cars have slow constant drains in them from security systems and lighting and advanced electronics and these would trick the Sansour into giving incorrect readings on your batteries voltage so most of the time the battery is suggested to be disconnected but if it's just for a little top off charge you can get away with it
150119
I did it for 20 minutes and killed my alternator. Could have been a coincidence but the car worked fine the night before, ozonated before bed, stopped running on the way to work the next morning 6 am.
1341155
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?
1378226
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.
880180
Garry - i'm not 100% positive (like 75%), but pretty sure that the OBDII comm shuts down shortly after most cars are turned off & I believe that this device (powered by OBDii) will also shut-off and thus not drain the battery.
2083999
i bought it for a vw beetle, I think it also works on audi, not sure if it is specific for just those two. I will say ot worked great and I saved $125.00 by clearing the codes my self.
1761158
Yes. It will only keep you from disconnecting if it detects the engine running, which you want because a running engine without battery could overvoltage and cause problems.
458449
I'm a mechanic and yes it will drain the battery if you leave it plugged in while the car is off, my suggestion is to hard wire it into the car with an "add a fuse" , it's simple and cheap and will turn on and off with the car without draining the battery (look up a video on YouTube "how to hardwire in a radar detector")
855890
Oh, whoops. I used mine while the engine was running with no problems. My 12-volt ports aren't powered unless my car is at least in accessory mode.If you're really afraid of your battery dying, you're probably ok using it with your car on. Just wait until your car is started before plugging it in (to prevent a surge) and make sure your parking brake is engaged.
14134
I have a 2002 camry and it worked right away. And my old one worked too..check it out . you can always return it back
1541324
In theory it should. I have never tried to use it on a 2002 Volkswagen beetle.jon
1123762
I have an 02 Audi and from what I've read the relays under the good can go bad and cause weird electronic issues so check that. Otherwise i would just search forums in hope of answers
2131229
I'm not sure what you mean. If you're asking if it will still work without the car being either on or on accessory, every car I've ever been in does maintain power to the cigarette outlet even when the car is completely off. If that doesn't work, just turn your car on accessory and it will work fine. You just turn the switch on the invertor on. I'd recommend turning the interior lights off in your car while doing this or run the cord through the window to prevent running the battery dead. If you do that, you won't have a problem with your battery going dead, not even close.
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it sounds to me like you have a bad battery in your car. Have your battery tested, even if you have another battery connected to yours while programming, it still may show a weak battery being that the good battery is trying to charge the weak battery. I always use a 12 volt power supply or a second battery connected to the car battery of the vehicle that I am programming and have not had any issues.
2259581
All depends on how you connect it. If you are using the power ports in the car, some shut off when the vehicle is turned off some do not. Mine is wired directly to the battery.