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Old 06-07-2005, 07:54 AM
Jim H Jim H is offline
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Originally Posted by JeffreyP
...I came home later and check the battery as it's 12.4v, there was not enough juice to start it. I tried jump start it, I also tried to recharge the battery with the other car for about 10 min. and then jump start again, still just a click...
12.4 is good voltage, but not a test of capacity. A quick test is to turn on the headlights, if they are bright and do not dim after several minutes the battery may be good.

Since the seat stopped immediately, and the lights went off, I suspect either a bad battery (no capacity left, but reads 12.4V like a capacitor) or a problem with the battery cables.

Do the headlight test, and if they come on bright, have a look at the cables.

Best Regards,
Jim
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