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Re: Results of testing
Posted by thereuare (more from thereuare) on Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:57:05
In Reply to: Re: Right, the alternator light should always come on when, RS
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As i only have a cheapie $12 voltage meter (non-digital), i took the car to the mechanic for a quick check.
He didn't use a DC meter, but let's hope it's professional grade enough to do the needed job! He said the charge seems fine, i get more charge going to the battery when i accelerate, BUT the battery is low (makes sense since i had to jump it last nite and only drove a few miles afterwards around the block). He said it may take 50-100 miles for the battery to fully charge to its capacity level (agree or disagree?)
HOWEVER (a BIG however), when i returned home i shut the car and then put the key in the "on" position again to disable the alarm, and NO BATTERY LIGHT!! (the light did illuminate when i got in the car to go to the mechanic)
So after work today i'll get in the car to p/u a battery charger w/ cables to keep in the trunk, and hopefully the battery light will illuminate when i start the car. If not, i'll remove the speaker grill a few times and open/close the hood a few times in an attempt to get it to work again.
Sound like a plan? Any other advice to offer (like emergency tools to keep in the car, or advice of a way to get restarted if i get stuck someplace?)
As always, thanks!
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