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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: Powertrain control module

Originally Posted by oledoc2u
Pizza is right on....1st, a battery can check ok, but it's cranking amps may not be up to snuff. Varta's especially have this problem as they age. 2nd, all seem the to have the same solder joints that need to be re-soldered. You really need to see them thru a magnifying glass to appreciate the poor solder joints.
Cranking amps go down on all batteries as they age, Vartas are extremely good batteries no matter their age. From what I have seen here on the forum and personally with the two Vartas I have had they will outlast most batteries you can buy. I have a Varta coming up to its ninth birthday and I keep it as a spare and fully charged. It was working fine when I removed it last spring when I thought it too old to be reliable.
 
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