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Rep Power: 429 Starting problem
Well it started about 2 months ago when I installed a new door locking assembly. After I got done installing it, I went to start the car, and it would slowly start, like it didnt want to but would engage. then a few more times of trying to start it, it wouldnt start. Well I had my dad jump me and it started and everytime after that it would start fine.
Well up to a few days ago, the same thing has been happening. The starter would slowly crank the engine, and last night it finally wouldnt start. Well I hooked a voltmeter up to the battery and it read 12.86 volts, so I new that was ok. But when I looked into the eye, there was no green light. So I assumed it was the battery. Well I took the battery to autozone and they said it was bad, so now I need to get a new battery. But if the battery is no good, how does the engine still start with it? I had my dad jump me again last night and it worked.
I havent gone out and checked the alternator with the voltmeter, but I assume if it was bad, the car wouldnt stay running for very long or restart, even with being jumped.
Does anyone think it is just my battery, or could I have a parasitic drain somewhere? I think it is just the battery, but am not sure? I am in a electronic class right now in school, and maybe tomorrow I can hook up the VAT tester to it, but for right now give me your opinion please?
Well up to a few days ago, the same thing has been happening. The starter would slowly crank the engine, and last night it finally wouldnt start. Well I hooked a voltmeter up to the battery and it read 12.86 volts, so I new that was ok. But when I looked into the eye, there was no green light. So I assumed it was the battery. Well I took the battery to autozone and they said it was bad, so now I need to get a new battery. But if the battery is no good, how does the engine still start with it? I had my dad jump me again last night and it worked.
I havent gone out and checked the alternator with the voltmeter, but I assume if it was bad, the car wouldnt stay running for very long or restart, even with being jumped.
Does anyone think it is just my battery, or could I have a parasitic drain somewhere? I think it is just the battery, but am not sure? I am in a electronic class right now in school, and maybe tomorrow I can hook up the VAT tester to it, but for right now give me your opinion please?
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Rep Power: 788 It's probably battery or a drain on power someplace. If something's using or weakening the battery when you start it, you're gonna have trouble. But the starting problem is most likely electrical (not enough voltage).
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Rep Power: 429 so do you think it might just be the battery?
I am going to go out in a bit and do a parasitic drain test, I know you are supposed to remove the negative battery terminal and connect the volt meter up to the negative cable and the ground and test the amps.
I am going to go out in a bit and do a parasitic drain test, I know you are supposed to remove the negative battery terminal and connect the volt meter up to the negative cable and the ground and test the amps.
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Rep Power: 287 Amperage is more important the voltage. Your battery can read 12 volts, but if it doesnt have enough cold cranking amps it wont start your engine. If the green light is out and it wont hold a charge, its time for a battery. If the new battery drains fast, you could have a problem with your charging system(like a bad altenator).
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