Thread: battery issues?
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Old 04-15-2009, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blackestate View Post
The car has ran in the last few days, just trying to get it on the road.
I can start it. But if it does not start, I have to charge it, I only get one chance.
Also seems that if the car sits for a few hours it will not start.
There is not a big spark when connecting the cable.
Need to go get a fuse for the amp part of my meeter...
I would recharge the Battery for several hours and after that have the battery load tested at the local parts place (for free).

If it test out OK I would put the Battery back in the car (after recharging again for several hours) but do not connect Both of the cables.

The next morning connect the Cable and try to start the Car. If the Car starts OK indicating that the Battery held the charge all night, it may be that you have a Short some in your wiring that is draing the battery over time.

Also ounce the Car is started check to see if the Charging light goes out or even better check it with a Volt Meter.
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