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Old 12-31-2001, 02:29 PM
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Dave, if system voltage drops below a certain point for a certain amount of time, the SRS will disable. I can't recall the voltage, but anything below 11 or 12 volts would be about right. Check the alternator output with a volt meter. Cigar lighter socket is an OK source inside the car. Test with no load at idle, record reading, put a load on (headlights, fan, rear defrost, etc). Bring the RPM's up to about 1500. If you're not getting at least 13 volts, I'd suspect the voltage regulator. A new battery would mask the decrease in charging capacity initially. If you drive a lot at night, it won't for long, but daytime driving is less stressful on the electrical system. Good Luck.
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