Thanks to many who helped from my Sunday post deemed my Friday post for
this week.
I bought a new VW battery from the dealer (just to eliminate that
*possible* concern on future warranty claim, if any) and you know what??
It's great.  It's perfect except the radio seems to be locked up but maybe
I can fix that.
Amazing how a little insignificant voltage difference (9 volts more) can
make.  I drove it home on 3v.  Now its 12.85 or more.  Kewl.
Modern electronics crave, in fact demand, good steady clean power.
thanks
HK