Is that what the DIC said? beacuse that voltage is internal to the alternator, not the whole system itself. For example when my subs hit REALLY hard I know the voltage drops but the DIC might only say 14.5 instead of 14.7, so it'* not a tell all thing, and voltage isn't the important one is the amperage, since that post was so corroded there had to be a lot of resistance to charge the battery

Well once we got the new battery in there, post cleaned up and all...we ran a test on the system. No amp draw with the car off, normal amp draw with the starter, and 14.5 Volts charging.

Guess it didn't hurt the alternator too bad.

Mouse had the same thing happen to me on another ride. I ended using a long self tapping screw, ran it through the bolt on the cable and into the side post. It got me to auto parts store.

I wish I woulda thought of that.

$300 later....SON OF *************

Mine went last Jan. when it got towed in for 20 miles with the flashers on. Dealer wanted $160 for a intersate plus $60 to install. Nice thing about it in the back was I was out of the wind when I replaced it. I know dealers are expensive but it was towed for bad ignition switched, that one went 6 months later and replaced free, the the tow was free. I paid $110 for mine from the dealers Auto Value Parts store on the other side of the lot.

Well like I said, the battery was half the repair cost. The other was labor on diagnosing (bs charge too, I told them EXACTLY what it needed), R&R battery, fixing the battery cable, and testing the system.

Just an FYI for next time Optima'* are gel and NON-Venting, you CAN use them in our cars just have to get the side post model.

Ray, I am getting conflicting information on that statement. I am hearing they are completely sealed except for when the safety valves pop open to release gases. They are better than most batteries due to being sealed. However, during heavy charging, the safety valves can pop open. The Bonneville vents to not fit these batteries, and when I checked their website they do not show an application for a 2000+ Bonneville.

2KG4U, thats interesting we build cop cars and use these specifically because they are sealed units never had any complaints from smell... I wasn't aware they have popup vents though.

I am going to try to contact them next week to get information right from them about this. I do know (because I checked) that the application menu on their website does not show a battery for a 2000+ Bonneville.