Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 19:58:21 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 91 900 wont start
"Pat Noonan" <panoonannospamBeGonehotmail.com> wrote in message news:miizd.9627$Y72.6078nospamps91... > Were it the battery, it would turn over with a boost, which it doesnt. > the battery is at 12.75 volts, it is charged up > I tested the boosting with my battery charger/booster, and also with one > of those portable boosters that is essentially a battery with cables > attached, no turn over either > the cables and post have been cleaned, at the battery, and at the other > ends, > Thanks for the suggestions > Pat What's the voltage at the starter? Measure it both there and at the battery while cranking. If it drops substantially at the battery then you have either a bad starter or a bad battery (I've seen them bad enough that even a charger isn't enough to help) and if it holds up there but drops at the starter then you have a bad cable.