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Old 10-29-2010, 08:49 PM   #5
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Re: car dies

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Originally Posted by JMosley View Post
I had between 13.7 and 14.5 vdc.
Had or does it currently read that? Thats normal and indicates the alternator is putting out and charging the battery (or should be).

Have you checked for any battery drain or parasitic draw? Look for current in milliamperes from the battery negative cable to ground. Meter in series.



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