 Ok I got greater problems now |
 Nov 15, 2011 - 12:56 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%)  |
I have to put my hood issue on hold at the moment, as funds are very very limited right now. I have greater issues... Ok, the car has power, but as I was about to drive it last night (and it started fine) i noticed that one of my headlights was working. The other flickered once, or would not come on, while one worked fine, until I flicked on the foglights, and then it would flicker. I parked the car, and now it won't start. There is no clicking noise at all, and the battery with the multimeter showed 10.29 on a red optima. There seems to be no dimming of lights, and I am wondering if it might be the starter.
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Nov 15, 2011 - 6:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
my optima red top could actually still start the car at 10v, but it is an optima. but your numbers are a bit low really. im confident it is your battery low right now, but it doesnt hurt to check your alternator if it is the culprit.
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Nov 15, 2011 - 7:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (trdproven @ Nov 15, 2011 - 5:39 PM)  my optima red top could actually still start the car at 10v, but it is an optima. but your numbers are a bit low really. im confident it is your battery low right now, but it doesnt hurt to check your alternator if it is the culprit. i had a yellowtop that would never charge to over 10ish volts. it would consistently start the car still, just slowly -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Random_Stranger Ok I got greater problems now Nov 15, 2011 - 12:56 PM
stephen_lee 10.3v is a DEAD battery. like a completely shorted... Nov 15, 2011 - 1:24 PM
Random_Stranger QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Nov 15, 2011 - 10... Nov 15, 2011 - 1:41 PM stephen_lee I think the 9v number is the lowest acceptable vol... Nov 15, 2011 - 1:55 PM Random_Stranger Well they are charging it at the shop, but still t... Nov 16, 2011 - 12:56 AM jakesne It sounds like the alternator is on it's last ... Dec 5, 2011 - 4:17 PM injection One way you can check if its your alternator, is w... Dec 6, 2011 - 10:01 AM Bitter do not disconnect the alternator from a running ca... Dec 7, 2011 - 8:41 AM RabidTRD QUOTE (injection @ Dec 6, 2011 - 10... Dec 7, 2011 - 11:29 AM kurt95gt id do like rabid ted said pull the starter an alt ... Dec 7, 2011 - 12:54 PM chacha i've done the alt check with the car running a... Dec 7, 2011 - 3:53 PM Hanyo QUOTE (chacha @ Dec 7, 2011 - 12:53 ... Dec 9, 2011 - 3:55 AM |
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