[s-cars] Sputter, No Boost, Stall, No Start......

[Michael Wakefield]

Get the battery tested before you replace it. Another issue with these cars is that the positive battery cable under the rear seat can get corrosion several inches up the wire. It creates lots of resistance, which will make a good battery look pretty weak.
Mike Wakefield

On {April2}, at 12:49 PM, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com> wrote:

> Okay, this is a longshot, but might make some sense......
> 
> My battery has had a difficult time holding a charge for more than a couple of days this winter.....it would fire right up with a jump pack and be good as long as I drove the car everyday, but I'm wondering if there is enough juice in it to fire up the ignition system and keep it running properly?  My voltmeter readings are good when the car is running, just no holding of a charge and some boost issues when into the throttle getting worse lately before this episode yesterday.....
> 
> Going to replace the battery anyway.....doubt if that's it, though.  Thoughts?
> 
> Jim Fleischer
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