Hmmmm.....starting problems
04-26-2004, 11:59 AM
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Hmmmm.....starting problems
Just a quick note to all so that maybe someone else can provide info.
Symptoms...hit the key - starter engages and after what seems to be like an initial 'grunt' only then does the starter spin the engine 'freely'.
This symptom just started yesterday. I have recently replaced the battery, so I haven't checked the CC amp ratings yet (13 hours/day make for long days @ work).
Anyone else have this symptom when starting? Just curious.
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Symptoms...hit the key - starter engages and after what seems to be like an initial 'grunt' only then does the starter spin the engine 'freely'.
This symptom just started yesterday. I have recently replaced the battery, so I haven't checked the CC amp ratings yet (13 hours/day make for long days @ work).
Anyone else have this symptom when starting? Just curious.
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04-29-2004, 09:22 AM
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Found it!!!
Well....turns out it was a bad battery. Not sure why though as it was only about a year old.
Popped in a new one - vrooommm!!!
In as far as the perfect four cylinder...check out this thread on the 968 Board - and enjoy the pics. This 'replica' is probably going to put down ~400rwhp. Not to shabby from a 4 cylinder IMHO.
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Popped in a new one - vrooommm!!!
In as far as the perfect four cylinder...check out this thread on the 968 Board - and enjoy the pics. This 'replica' is probably going to put down ~400rwhp. Not to shabby from a 4 cylinder IMHO.
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04-29-2004, 11:25 AM
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Jay Rob Fossett, a local stereo guru used to say ad nauseam that once the battery had cycled once, it was toast. I never believed him. So, my wife's auto ... I used to squeeze my big feet past the door lights and inevitably leave one on. The battery died a total of 3 times. After which, it was as useful as a potato.
04-29-2004, 01:20 PM
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Since most batteries come with at least a two year warranty it would seem to be a good idea to keep the receipt.
On another vehicle I owned I didn't replace the alternator quickly enough which killed the battery, and I didn't replace the battery quickly enough which killed the starter motor.
On another vehicle I owned I didn't replace the alternator quickly enough which killed the battery, and I didn't replace the battery quickly enough which killed the starter motor.
04-29-2004, 04:32 PM
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Geez...what luck Paul.
The newer batteries don't seem to give you any warning per se. The one in our Camry died without a hint of problem as did the one in my Dodge Ram Truck. I was surprised that this one at least kinda gave a hint.
After cleaning the terminals, relay spades and the fuses - only to have the same result, I had charged the battery over night as well. It was only after the overnight charge and the completion of the above cleaning was I able to point my finger at the battery. I figured that after the overnight charge, it should of performed better - and it didn't.
Be sure to check out that thread I listed above - pretty good pics of my next P-Car project after the Stroker - which will kick off next month.
The newer batteries don't seem to give you any warning per se. The one in our Camry died without a hint of problem as did the one in my Dodge Ram Truck. I was surprised that this one at least kinda gave a hint.
After cleaning the terminals, relay spades and the fuses - only to have the same result, I had charged the battery over night as well. It was only after the overnight charge and the completion of the above cleaning was I able to point my finger at the battery. I figured that after the overnight charge, it should of performed better - and it didn't.
Be sure to check out that thread I listed above - pretty good pics of my next P-Car project after the Stroker - which will kick off next month.