dre77vw
Well-known member
My B4 1Z has done this a few times, only when its below freezing. The oil light flashes, the battery isn't getting charged, and the battery light eventually comes on (solid). On two occasions, after a jump, everything was back to normal. Tonight it happened while I was driving. I was almost home so I was determined to ride it out. The battery went dead, lights almost out, and it started running rough (as one would expect without electrical current). Then miraculously, lights bright, warning lights go away, everything running normal. Similar posts lead me to think the first thing I should check are the grounds? I am not sure how to do this. I have a good local mechanic, but the nearest guru is almost 2 hours. If it's simple enough for me to remedy, I'd rather not waste the time and money to take it to the shop. Any help is greatly appreciated.