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Old 09-12-2004, 10:18 AM   #7
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Re: Re: Battery keeps going dead? New alternator! Can't figure it out!?!?!

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Originally Posted by AccordCodger
Couple of comments: Thicker gauge battery cables allow a greater current to flow. So if you are already killing your battery, they will make it more likely. Secondly, rain on the 12v electrics aren't a big deal. If they were, your car would die every time you splash through a deep puddle. But in any case, you're talking about the negative - that's at chassis voltage (grounded when the car is wet), so don't worry about it.
I only got the OEM (4ga) for replacing the wires because I noticed that they looked fairly corroded. Figured since I'm putting the battery in might as well replace the wires that have been in there for eight years. I also noticed that my right headlight was going on and off last night while driving. Gonna check for a short or loose connection there as well. I'll let you know how it goes....
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