is this a battery problem
orlmailman
06-17-2005, 11:03 PM
the battery reads 12.7 volts when you try to start the car it drops down to 6.5 volts. I jumped the car to get it started the battery then reads 13.7 volts. I took off the belt and the pulleys all spin free I also wire brushed the wire connectors and the battery connectors. Is this a sign of a bad battery.
flip1ky
06-19-2005, 11:22 PM
Your battery shouldnt drop voltage like that.
the voltage should be over 13.5 when you start it maybe a 1 v drop. I would slow charge and recheck or take it to a shop / parts house and most will test for lil or No $. But I would say time to buy a battery.
the voltage should be over 13.5 when you start it maybe a 1 v drop. I would slow charge and recheck or take it to a shop / parts house and most will test for lil or No $. But I would say time to buy a battery.
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