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Old 12-28-2012, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pmckechnie View Post
All of those numbers look ok except the battery is a little low. It should be at least 12.5, but that is ok for now. We need to know more about the problem on the car.
Well the problem was unpredictable behaviour of the glow system. It started with it working intermittently, but when I would see the dashboard glow light, I would have glow.

In my past experience, all roads have led to the relay... so I acquired a used one and installed it. The problem then became less predictable -- sometimes I would not see any glow light, but it would glow, and other times, vice versa.

HOWEVER, before you waste effort in replying, late yesterday I think I found the issue, and if that is the case, I will be asking for the official peachparts forum corner stool and white cap. More later as I am not sure I have actually fixed it.

That still leaves the issue with the 12.36v key-off battery output, however. (I have 14.29v with the car running.)

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Originally Posted by barry12345 View Post
Go back to using the engine block for a ground. If the voltages are lower it is time to remove,clean, treat and install the grounds and the surfaces they contact.
I removed and cleaned up the main ground strap (at the battery I mean) this fall when I cleaned the battery posts and cables.

Where are the engine grounds?
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