Alternator,or Battery ??
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Alternator,or Battery ??
My car hasn't been starting as briskly as has been a week
ago.
I measured the battery at 12.30 vdc,then started the car and read again at 12,80 vdc. The battery is 9 years old and the battery charge "eye" is red.
I think its time for a new battery and was looking for a agreement from the experts here.
Thanks
ago.
I measured the battery at 12.30 vdc,then started the car and read again at 12,80 vdc. The battery is 9 years old and the battery charge "eye" is red.
I think its time for a new battery and was looking for a agreement from the experts here.
Thanks
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11-12-06, 09:48 AM
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Battery or Alternator
Originally Posted by daswede
My car hasn't been starting as briskly as has been a week
ago.
I measured the battery at 12.30 vdc,then started the car and read again at 12,80 vdc. The battery is 9 years old and the battery charge "eye" is red.
I think its time for a new battery and was looking for a agreement from the experts here.
Thanks
ago.
I measured the battery at 12.30 vdc,then started the car and read again at 12,80 vdc. The battery is 9 years old and the battery charge "eye" is red.
I think its time for a new battery and was looking for a agreement from the experts here.
Thanks
If the car dies,its your alternator. If it dosnt die,its the battery.
The age of your battery,says it's time to replace it.
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11-12-06, 10:00 AM
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Warning by removing battery cable on newer cars with computer controls you can cause damage this being said 9 years is way past due for a battery replament.I assume the old one is a Delco.
If you relly want to check alternator output use a meter.
If you relly want to check alternator output use a meter.
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Originally Posted by michael van
Warning by removing battery cable on newer cars with computer controls you can cause damage this being said 9 years is way past due for a battery replament.I assume the old one is a Delco.
If you relly want to check alternator output use a meter.
If you relly want to check alternator output use a meter.
The way Jack mentioned as he's stated that "old backyard mechanic is = old fashion way" and it's not appliable to the newer model years.
If your Battery voltage is 12.30 when engine off and 12.80 when it's running(suppose to be 13.8 - 14.2), I'd say your Alternator is getting tired and it's about to goes south for it retirement. Do a load test on the Alternator and see if it's pass (probably not).
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Just get a new battery 9 years is twice the life expectancy of the thing.
Or if you want hold on to the old 9 year old battery and hope that it does not die at a bad time like in the middle of a rain storm or on the way to a place you need to be on time.
It is going to happen soon I promise you that.Clean the cables while you are at it.
Or if you want hold on to the old 9 year old battery and hope that it does not die at a bad time like in the middle of a rain storm or on the way to a place you need to be on time.
It is going to happen soon I promise you that.Clean the cables while you are at it.
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I'm getting a new battery. Can't complain about the one in the car now,and as you have stated,it will not start at crucial time
kinda like "murphy''s law".
Already cleaned the terminals.
kinda like "murphy''s law".
Already cleaned the terminals.
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11-13-06, 11:30 PM
Originally Posted by daswede
I'm getting a new battery. Can't complain about the one in the car now,and as you have stated,it will not start at crucial time
kinda like "murphy''s law".
Already cleaned the terminals.
kinda like "murphy''s law".
Already cleaned the terminals.
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Well,as luck would have it,the car wouldn't start yesterday in the rain.(murphy's law).
The rain let up long enough to remove and replace the battery.
Its charging fine,Whew!!
98' taurus, DOHC, 3.0 liter
Thanks to all.
The rain let up long enough to remove and replace the battery.
Its charging fine,Whew!!
98' taurus, DOHC, 3.0 liter
Thanks to all.
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Glad that all is good now too bad it died out in the rain but a 9 year old battery is just inviting murphys law, now at least you have piece of mind that your battery is good.
I as a rule replace mine every 4 years if it needs it or not. I did have a Optima battery once that I did not replace but after 6 years sold the truck with it in it still.
I as a rule replace mine every 4 years if it needs it or not. I did have a Optima battery once that I did not replace but after 6 years sold the truck with it in it still.
