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Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/2/2006 11:11:25 PM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline I started my car today and I noticed the ABS light was on. I turned on my head lights, since it looked like it was going to rain, and I noticed the gauges were flickering. I turned off the light, and then the engine. I restarted the my car and the ABS light did not stay on this time and my car ran normal. This reminds me of the time when the alternator went out on my previous car, an Olds Ciera (I hated that car with a passion). The strange thing is after I restarted my car, the speed of which the engine turned over was actually quicker than it was the first time. What do you think? I have never changed the battery since I purchased the car (July 2002). Could it be this? I'd appreciate advice. _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing Post #: 1

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/2/2006 11:27:43 PM    bcallpres Posts: 30 Joined: 1/31/2006 Status: offline Do you have a voltmeter? When the car is off you should have over 13 volts across the battery terminals. When you start the car, that number should go up getting close to 14. Check the voltage when you shut the car off and check it again after you let it sit a while. If the voltage drops the battery might need replacing. Good luck (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 2

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/3/2006 3:38:04 PM    nickoman01 The Only Elite DF Member Posts: 10864 Joined: 7/3/2004 From: The Ghetto of Northville Status: offline they will check that shit for free at an auto store like Murray's. _____________________________ “No one is above the law (except me) and no one is beneath its protection.” quote: ORIGINAL: Frenchy It's only gay if you cum. (in reply to bcallpres) Post #: 3

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 12:37:52 AM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline I don't have a voltmeter. There is not a Murray's in my area, we have an O'Reillys' in our area. Do they do that for free over there? I know Autozone would do free diagonsises? < Message edited by 97 3.5 Intrepid -- 2/4/2006 12:38:42 AM > _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing (in reply to nickoman01) Post #: 4

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 12:38:37 AM    nickoman01 The Only Elite DF Member Posts: 10864 Joined: 7/3/2004 From: The Ghetto of Northville Status: offline never heard of that. try auto zone? _____________________________ “No one is above the law (except me) and no one is beneath its protection.” quote: ORIGINAL: Frenchy It's only gay if you cum. (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 5

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 12:39:47 AM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline Unfortuneatly I don't have one of those either. I'll check with them tomorrow and ask them first if they do that for free. _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing (in reply to nickoman01) Post #: 6

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 12:47:02 AM    nickoman01 The Only Elite DF Member Posts: 10864 Joined: 7/3/2004 From: The Ghetto of Northville Status: offline i don't see why they wouldn't. it helps them sell a battery. _____________________________ “No one is above the law (except me) and no one is beneath its protection.” quote: ORIGINAL: Frenchy It's only gay if you cum. (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 7

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 12:52:04 AM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline Thanks Nick! I'll let you know what I find out. _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing (in reply to nickoman01) Post #: 8

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 1:04:20 AM    nickoman01 The Only Elite DF Member Posts: 10864 Joined: 7/3/2004 From: The Ghetto of Northville Status: offline OK cool. keep me posted. o yeah congrats on 450 posts even though ti isn't a special number or anything... _____________________________ “No one is above the law (except me) and no one is beneath its protection.” quote: ORIGINAL: Frenchy It's only gay if you cum. (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 9

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 1:29:17 AM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline Thanks again Nick! I hope to have more than 1000 posts by the time I have been on here offically for a year. _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing (in reply to nickoman01) Post #: 10

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 1:39:29 AM    nickoman01 The Only Elite DF Member Posts: 10864 Joined: 7/3/2004 From: The Ghetto of Northville Status: offline you've got plenty of time, no need to whore it up like some of these other mothe... _____________________________ “No one is above the law (except me) and no one is beneath its protection.” quote: ORIGINAL: Frenchy It's only gay if you cum. (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 11

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 1:52:45 AM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline LOL! Okay, I'll make sure I will make good posts. _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing (in reply to nickoman01) Post #: 12

RE: Alternator, battery, or some other problems - 2/4/2006 3:53:16 PM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline UPDATE: I just got my battery replaced. I asked my relatives who have lived in this area their whole lives where to go to and I went to a gas station in town. They tested the battery and alternator, the battery was 5 1/2 years old. I had a new battery and terminal put in and had it tested again to make sure the alternator was good. They claim it is putting out a good strong charge. Glad that problem is dealt with! _____________________________ College Graduate B.S. in Marketing (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 13

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