Hello.. Just got my 00 VX 10 days ago..heres the problem..
When purchased, I had a feeling the engine turned over weakly.. but thought it was just the vehicle itself. Took it to Hungry Valley over the Christmas weekend.. ran great.. (will attach pics soon).. took it to the local do-it-yourself wash to clean.. shot the water under vehicle.. etc.. just the general cleaning.. after I was finished.. turned on heater.. it ran for 10 seconds..shut off itself..then came on for 3 or so more seconds then shut off altogether..battery light now on.. noticed almost no juice from wipers.. got it back to camp..
Took vx to local repair shop.. diagnosis was dead battery cell along w/ low voltage..
Replaced battery.. now check engine light is on.. (can see the battery light on..however its very faint)..
Is this an alternator?.. getting fixed in Pine Mountain Club, CA (had to leave it there for the week)..
Mechanic says our VX's are electrical disasters.. I havent heard anything like that before..
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Haggis