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laxking012 11-27-2010 09:02 AM

just got back from napa and the guy said the battery was at 480 when it should be at 650, he said charge it and it should be fine

TheRabbit 11-27-2010 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by laxking012
just got back from napa and the guy said the battery was at 480 when it should be at 650, he said charge it and it should be fine

The battery didn't just get low for no reason. Either, 1 battery is getting weak, 2 alternator is bad / going bad. At the most I would charge it then have it checked again soon.

482 11-27-2010 12:02 PM

Charge it?? :shock:
Napa told you that?
That's what the alternator is supposed to do!

Rabbit is right, the alt is not charging, or
the battery is not taking a charge or at least not holding it.
A rainy or snowy night with all the lights,heater, and wipers running will catch you if you don't get it now. Jmo

:D good luck to ya

wmeabates 11-27-2010 03:18 PM

Check the alternator belt.With the motor NOT running try to turn the alternator pulley by hand.If you can turn it at all the belt is loose or worn. Bill.


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