Re: [T3] Weak Electrical

["Martinez, Leon" <martinezl@ftscpac.navy.mil>]

Sounds like a dead battery, either some connection to the 
battery is really bad or the battery is defective (I had some 
new ones last a week) or your charging system does not charge.

I would check battery with a voltmeter, if it proves to below 12 V
with no lights and way less than that with lights on, then the battery 
did not get charged (charging system), something discharged it 
(lights , radio ,or accessory left on.), or the batttery has an internal
short and must be replaced. Reguardless of these findings, charge
up your battery , turn your car on and check the voltage
across the battery. It should be around 13.5 volts minimum to
14 +. If the voltage falls below 12.5 with lights on something is not
perfect with the charging system. It would most likely be caused by an
intermittant voltage regulator.


LEON MARTINEZ

1969 SQUAREBACK EFI/AUTO
SAN DIEGO AND TIJUANA

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