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Car won't start. Battery/Alternator problem 02M5

 
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Freddie



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:53 pm    Post subject: Car won't start. Battery/Alternator problem 02M5 Reply with quote

It is freezing in Colorado to say the least. And like an idiot I left my car outside last night. I tried to start it and it was dead. From there we tried to jump it and nothing happenned. I rolled it inside the garage to let it warm up and it now is getting power from the battery but it just "clicks" when i try to start it. What can I do? Please help.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check the battery voltage with a DMM. S/B at least 12.5 V. If not put a low rate (<10 A) charger on it overnight.

It may be just a battery that has died a normal death.
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