Carree no startee this mornee: bat, alt or ?
#1
Carree no startee this mornee: bat, alt or ?
So my car had a hard time starting this morning. Shortly after starting it stalled and wouldn't turn over, the starter getting slower and slower like a drained battery. I jumped it and it started and ran fine. I left it for a few hours then just tried restarting it and it fired up as normal. Last night, driving home, I noticed that the headlights would intermitently dim then brighten.
Any ideas on this one? I'd like to not have to replace electrical components on a trial and error basis. How do I know if I need a new battery or alternator or determine possible other causes for this behavior?
Cheers,
Matt
Any ideas on this one? I'd like to not have to replace electrical components on a trial and error basis. How do I know if I need a new battery or alternator or determine possible other causes for this behavior?
Cheers,
Matt
#5
yea, otherwise it would charge up. Also, with the wavering power, thats a sign that the charge is fluctuating. If it was constantly charging (and the alt was good) it would be fine. The bad alternator might MAKE your battery bad, so get that check, but you need a new alternator.
#9
Originally Posted by WhiskeyJack
I got the thing diagnosed this morning...it was only the battery. Did you guys know that he Max has a VERY expensive alternator?
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