Car Problems

SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
edited January 2004 in Off-Topic
<div class="IPBDescription">Anyone give me a basic idea?</div> Well it's really really **** COLD where I live. A couple days ago, I went out to start my car, and it wouldn't start. Just dead. No biggie, I jumped it from another car and went on my way.

Now, it hasn't been *TOO* cold lately, and every time I start it it's been in afternoon... I really wouldn't need a coat-kinda-cold. Well lately I start it and it groans and just barely starts. It cranks 8 or 10 times and reluctantly starts.

Tonight I'm idling at a red light with my radio and heater on, and the radio turns off. I see on the car in front of me my headlights are slowly dying. I turn off the heater and radio to save juice and it turns green. I go, and the lights lighten up to full.

I don't know too much about cars, but is my problem most likely a sign of a battery that's dying (incapable of holding a charge) or, god forbid, is my alternator shot? I'm leaning towards alternator because it's going to cost a fortune to replace in my car, so it's the most likely problem (I'm well acquainted with Murphy's Law), but when I drive it around, it keeps the power flowing just fine.
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  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    It's probably the battery... If it wasn't than the car would have died very quickly after cranking 8-10 times (im' guessing weaker each time) and your headlights wouldn't have gotten brighter with acceleration. Try the battery first... how old is the battery? 3+ years?
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    edited January 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin--404NotFound+Jan 14 2004, 08:15 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (404NotFound @ Jan 14 2004, 08:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's probably the battery... If it wasn't than the car would have died very quickly after cranking 8-10 times (im' guessing weaker each time) and your headlights wouldn't have gotten brighter with acceleration. Try the battery first... how old is the battery? 3+ years? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think it's about that... possibly a bit newer. The nasty-crap-corrosion that appears around the contacts wasn't very thick, in fact, it's pretty non-existent, so I didn't think it was too old yet. Worst part is if it's the alternator the only place I've found around here to get things fixed is the Toyota Dealership, and that's $! $! $!
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <!--QuoteBegin--404NotFound+Jan 14 2004, 09:15 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (404NotFound @ Jan 14 2004, 09:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's probably the battery... If it wasn't than the car would have died very quickly after cranking 8-10 times (im' guessing weaker each time) and your headlights wouldn't have gotten brighter with acceleration. Try the battery first... how old is the battery? 3+ years? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Not so much 'probably' as "I'd bet you $50'. That's totally battery - either dying, overly corroded leads, or a bad ground leading to dying. A new battery is $40 and a good investment this time of year. 404 is correctamundo.
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  • CreepieCreepie Join Date: 2003-02-19 Member: 13734Members
    I suspect at least the alternator. Possibly the battery too.

    Even when idling, the alternator should produce enough power to charge the battery and run your electrics. Your electrics went while the car was running because the alternator isn't producing enough power. The battery does not power electrics while you're running.

    Your battery is dead because the alternator isn't charging it. You may be able to rescue the battery after sorting the alternator by topping up the electrolyte and giving it a good, long, slow charge.

    Is there some kind of test that can be done on the alternator to check its producing enough power ? Is it as simple as popping a multimeter across the terminals while the engine is running (watch the fanbelt) ?

    Problem is, if you buy a new battery, the alternator won't charge that either, so it'll die quickly too. And you'll need to keep recharging it. Eventually, the new battery will give up too.

    Alternators can be cheap to replace depending on your car. I'm sure you can buy them reconditioned from a parts centre or second hand from a scrappy. To replace, the job can range from 15 minutes with a spanner to a day's work that involves dropping the drive shaft out.
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    edited January 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin--_Creep_+Jan 15 2004, 06:10 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (_Creep_ @ Jan 15 2004, 06:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Even when idling, the alternator should produce enough power to charge the battery and run your electrics.  Your electrics went while the car was running because the alternator isn't producing enough power.  The battery does not power electrics while you're running. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    This is not necessarily true. I had loose, corroded battery leads after my last replacement which caused my car to lose power or shut off entirely. My alternator was just fine.
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    <!--QuoteBegin--_Creep_+Jan 15 2004, 05:10 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (_Creep_ @ Jan 15 2004, 05:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Alternators can be cheap to replace depending on your car. I'm sure you can buy them reconditioned from a parts centre or second hand from a scrappy. To replace, the job can range from 15 minutes with a spanner to a day's work that involves dropping the drive shaft out. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Trust me, nothing that goes in this car will ever be cheap. It's a 1989 Toyota Camry. Doesn't sound too fancy, no? Well it's one of Toyota's limited edition high-performance models they ran... if it has a reason to cost a lot of money, it will.
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  • SpoogeSpooge Thunderbolt missile in your cheerios Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 67Members
    I'd try replacing the battery first. You'll know within a few days after that if it's the alternator. Alternators can be tested with diagnostic tools but I'd find a shop that runs those tests for free (if possible). In my experience, electrical shorts are pretty rare (except for GMs <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->) but an alternator replacement shouldn't be too bad.

    Make sure you clean the corrosion off the leads. That's as simple as baking soda and water poured over the corrosion.

    Oh, and check your belts. Make sure they're nice and snug with limited cracking (I believe more than 1 crack per inch is excessive but I'm not sure). Have they been screaming for attention lately?
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  • HawkeyeHawkeye Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1855Members
    I think before you go replacing the battery, you check the 'easier to replace' items like anti-freeze fluid and oil and such. Sometimes a combination of problems is what keeps the car from starting. While the battery may be the initial cause, replacing the battery won't help a great deal if you're running on old oil for example.

    Check tires, oil, anti-freeze, break fluid, radiator, battery (make sure the nodes aren't too crusty). If none of those work, then consider getting a new battery or having it repaired.
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  • MoquiaoMoquiao Join Date: 2003-05-09 Member: 16168Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 02:22 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 02:22 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--404NotFound+Jan 14 2004, 09:15 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (404NotFound @ Jan 14 2004, 09:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's probably the battery... If it wasn't than the car would have died very quickly after cranking 8-10 times (im' guessing weaker each time) and your headlights wouldn't have gotten brighter with acceleration. Try the battery first... how old is the battery? 3+ years? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Not so much 'probably' as "I'd bet you $50'. That's totally battery - either dying, overly corroded leads, or a bad ground leading to dying. A new battery is $40 and a good investment this time of year. 404 is correctamundo. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    i only know bike mechanics... but i agree
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  • UnknownUnknown Join Date: 1970-01-01 Member:
    battery or your alternater, alternater is the thing that recharges your battery - incase you didn'tknow.

    best bet is to go to your local garage and go WTH is up with my car? then kick it a lil.
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  • Nil_IQNil_IQ Join Date: 2003-04-15 Member: 15520Members
    Is it me, or do you guys collectively know EVERYTHING?
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  • SpoogeSpooge Thunderbolt missile in your cheerios Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 67Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Wangler+Jan 15 2004, 01:35 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wangler @ Jan 15 2004, 01:35 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> best bet is to go to your local garage and go WTH is up with my car? then kick it a lil. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    If you do this, bring not only your checkbook but also your credit card and possibly the title for the car.

    And some lube. And beware of mechanics rubbing their hands together and grinning from ear to ear.
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <!--QuoteBegin--Nil_IQ+Jan 15 2004, 03:54 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nil_IQ @ Jan 15 2004, 03:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Is it me, or do you guys collectively know EVERYTHING? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Nah. But I bet we all like watching American Chopper, Rides, Monster Garage, and everything else on Discovery... <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • NikonNikon Join Date: 2003-09-29 Member: 21313Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 12:51 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 12:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Nil_IQ+Jan 15 2004, 03:54 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nil_IQ @ Jan 15 2004, 03:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Is it me, or do you guys collectively know EVERYTHING? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Nah. But I bet we all like watching American Chopper, Rides, Monster Garage, and everything else on Discovery... <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Discovery channel is teh winnar!!!!!
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  • MoquiaoMoquiao Join Date: 2003-05-09 Member: 16168Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Nil_IQ+Jan 15 2004, 08:54 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nil_IQ @ Jan 15 2004, 08:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Is it me, or do you guys collectively know EVERYTHING? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    yes <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    Went in, battery replaced, works. Fin.
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    To quote Quagmire:

    "Oooohhhh, yyeeaaahhhh"
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 04:09 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 04:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> To quote Quagmire:

    "Oooohhhh, yyeeaaahhhh" <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think it was the cold snap that killed it... odd though that in Chicago I never had that problem <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <!--QuoteBegin--SuperTeflon+Jan 15 2004, 05:11 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (SuperTeflon @ Jan 15 2004, 05:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think it was the cold snap that killed it... odd though that in Chicago I never had that problem <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Odd things, batteries. I had mine in Chicago as well for 3 years, through some hellacious weather. Then it crapped out down in North Carolina during one of the wimpiest "winters" I ever had - hell, it barely got below 50!
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 04:13 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 04:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--SuperTeflon+Jan 15 2004, 05:11 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (SuperTeflon @ Jan 15 2004, 05:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think it was the cold snap that killed it... odd though that in Chicago I never had that problem <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Odd things, batteries. I had mine in Chicago as well for 3 years, through some hellacious weather. Then it crapped out down in North Carolina during one of the wimpiest "winters" I ever had - hell, it barely got below 50! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think they get lonely for deep dish pizzas and hotdogs <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    I know I do!!! <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    edited January 2004
    There there <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> At least you didn't try to get people to make Chicago-style hotdogs and have them laugh and call it 'disgusting' when you say to put two slices of cucumber in it <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    I bet they don't even know what celery salt is - I taught all these rubes down here about it and they thought it was the second coming of Dale Earnhardt <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> .
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  • SpoogeSpooge Thunderbolt missile in your cheerios Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 67Members
    Ya hay dar!

    SuperTeflon: Did you have the alternator tested at the same time? And don't go getting all lazy now. Keep an eye out for the same symptoms for at least a few days.
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Spooge is just mad because I finally trumped him!

    Me = Paul Teudel
    Him = Mikey Teudel

    <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    edited January 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 04:48 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 04:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Spooge is just mad because I finally trumped him!

    Me = Paul Teudel
    Him = Mikey Teudel

    <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I don't get it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> In fact, Google doesn't get it either. Must be something they played on the radio back in 1870...

    Anyway, alternator was completely replaced a few years ago, it's still shineyer then the rest of the engine <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> Plus my battery has a sexy 6 year warrenty on it.

    EDIT: On a more surprising note, the car seems to run quieter with the new battery <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • NikonNikon Join Date: 2003-09-29 Member: 21313Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--SuperTeflon+Jan 15 2004, 02:43 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (SuperTeflon @ Jan 15 2004, 02:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 04:48 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 04:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Spooge is just mad because I finally trumped him!

    Me = Paul Teudel
    Him = Mikey Teudel

    <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I don't get it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> In fact, Google doesn't get it either.

    Anyway, alternator was completely replaced a few years ago, it's still shineyer then the rest of the engine <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> Plus my battery has a sexy 6 year warrenty on it.

    EDIT: On a more surprising note, the car seems to run quieter with the new battery <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    so in other words, your battery is gonna crap out in exactly 73 months?
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    edited January 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin--[BFG]-|NiKoN|-+Jan 15 2004, 05:46 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> ([BFG]-|NiKoN|- @ Jan 15 2004, 05:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--SuperTeflon+Jan 15 2004, 02:43 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (SuperTeflon @ Jan 15 2004, 02:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--MonsieurEvil+Jan 15 2004, 04:48 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MonsieurEvil @ Jan 15 2004, 04:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Spooge is just mad because I finally trumped him!

    Me = Paul Teudel
    Him = Mikey Teudel

    <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I don't get it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> In fact, Google doesn't get it either.

    Anyway, alternator was completely replaced a few years ago, it's still shineyer then the rest of the engine <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> Plus my battery has a sexy 6 year warrenty on it.

    EDIT: On a more surprising note, the car seems to run quieter with the new battery <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    so in other words, your battery is gonna crap out in exactly 73 months? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Hey, Murphy was an optimist <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
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  • roachemsroachems Join Date: 2003-04-02 Member: 15148Members
    It could be a number of things. The alternator, there could be a problem with that, could be the battery.

    But it also could be your oil. You mentioned it was cold and sometimes cars don't like to start if the oil pressure is low, if the engine is cold then that could be why. There are specific types of oil you can buy for cold weather. It can take a while for the oil to heat up, but once it gets going then it should be fine.

    Just saying it could be a bigger problem than just a battery / alternator.
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  • SuperTeflonSuperTeflon Join Date: 2003-12-31 Member: 24893Banned
    <!--QuoteBegin--roachems+Jan 15 2004, 05:54 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (roachems @ Jan 15 2004, 05:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It could be a number of things. The alternator, there could be a problem with that, could be the battery.

    But it also could be your oil. You mentioned it was cold and sometimes cars don't like to start if the oil pressure is low, if the engine is cold then that could be why. There are specific types of oil you can buy for cold weather. It can take a while for the oil to heat up, but once it gets going then it should be fine.

    Just saying it could be a bigger problem than just a battery / alternator. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
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    Just to expand on my earlier post I asked the dude at the battery place, and mentioned that ever since it got to like -30 that one night and had to be jumped the next morning, it didn't work right. He said that that happens and the cold pretty much ruined the battery's ability to hold even a halfway-decent charge.
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