Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:29:54 GMT From: 'nuther Bob <stillnoemailnopsamuseof spam.com> Subject: Re: Hello everyone.
On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 17:22:51 GMT, brandon1nopsamultant.com (Brandon Thomas) wrote: >The clicking battery is a pretty sure sign of a failed battery, particulary if it >won't charge back up. The alternator does a pretty good job of charging, even for a >partially discharged battery, but if it is close to dead, it can't seem to handle >that at all, it will only provide enough to keep the engine running. > >Unless you have already replaced the battery, put it on a home charger and let it >fully charge, or if the store that sold the battery is handy, they will usually >recharge it for free. If the battery is good, it will hold the charge. Otherwise, >well...new batteries can be had for good prices at the local parts stores! Even if it charges, I might replace it. It's now 5 years old, it's probably close to end of life. When you fully drain a battery that is old, it tends to do them in. Saabs (NG900's in particular) are known to run oddly with a weak battery. Ignition troubles (rough running, DI cassette failures) are often linked to weak batteries. My knowledge of auto engineering tells me that the car runs off the alternator, not the battery. But I've seen enough testimony regarding weak batteries causing problems to accept it at this point. Bob
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