Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:53:13 GMT From: Harvey White <madynnopsametcom.com> Subject: Re: Need Some Advice on Charging System Saab 9000
On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:15:18 GMT, "Radar166" <Radar166nopsamo.com> wrote: >Well I made it through the night without detecting any appreciable drain >from the battery ( stayed steady at 50 milliamps as expected). The temp hit >a crispy low of -16. This morning when I turned the key, the in-dash volt >momentary flashed at 12.3 and instantly dropped to 11.8. When I cranked the >engine it dropped to 9.5 and did not sound too happy about it. All these >slow grinding starts cant be good for my starter, unless it is part of the >problem. Tomorrow I will return to my garage and grovel for a new >replacement battery. Wish me luck. 9.5 volts is pretty close to the appropriate voltage. You might want to check what the nominal voltage when starting should be. I'm not sure, otherwise, I'd mention it. Does it crank faster with a booster battery? Could you be using a viscous oil (such as 10W-40 rather than 5W-40), lower than is recommended for your car at -16? These could have an affect as well. Harvey
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