Car won't start, new starter and alternator....
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And, cleaning the cables may not be enough. There may be internal corrosion that decreases current-carrying capacity that you cannot reach. We have members who had to replace their battery cables to resolve the problem.
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To properly test a battery, you need to put it under a heavy known resistance load and watch what happens to the voltage over a period of time. Most auto parts stores, and any good shop will have this type of battery tester. The parts stores will test your battery for free. You can buy a load tester at harbor freight tools for about $15.
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Originally Posted by bill buttermore
And, cleaning the cables may not be enough. There may be internal corrosion that decreases current-carrying capacity that you cannot reach. We have members who had to replace their battery cables to resolve the problem.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by bill buttermore
And, cleaning the cables may not be enough. There may be internal corrosion that decreases current-carrying capacity that you cannot reach. We have members who had to replace their battery cables to resolve the problem.
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unfortunatly, Ive had to work all day the past 2 days, so havent had a chance to mess around w/ it
I think im just going to buy new battery cables, might as well why Im there.
Ill let ya know how it goes
thanks
I think im just going to buy new battery cables, might as well why Im there.
Ill let ya know how it goes
thanks
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Originally Posted by bill buttermore
And, cleaning the cables may not be enough. There may be internal corrosion that decreases current-carrying capacity that you cannot reach. We have members who had to replace their battery cables to resolve the problem.
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If you are planning to replace your battery cables, I do recommend you buy the actual factory cables from a GM dealer. Be aware they will be fairly expensive, as far as cables go.
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Newbie has same problem
I've got a 92 Bonneville, and similar symptoms... Car dies will driving it, for no good reason; battery seems okay, wait five mins, car starts again, drive 15 mins, car dies again.. Now, after a week of no driving, car won't turn over, won't click, won't do anything. Thanks to this post, I will begin by checking the corrosion on my battery cables. Thanks!
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well whatdaya know
I feel like a complete shmoe coming on here saying my car won't start and dont think its the battery
sure enough...new battery, car runs
Never have I seen a car die while running and it be a bad battery. Sure enough
thanks for the help fellas, it woulda been the last thing on that car I replaced.
I feel like a complete shmoe coming on here saying my car won't start and dont think its the battery
sure enough...new battery, car runs
Never have I seen a car die while running and it be a bad battery. Sure enough
thanks for the help fellas, it woulda been the last thing on that car I replaced.