[urq] It's that time again...

[Charles Baer]

As I type there are three dead plastic boxes in the back of my truck, about
to toodle into town and get new ones for the urq and the 200q20v sedan.
Both have less than 50mA drain when parked, but a few cold snaps and
long waits between drives just kills the shelf life on the things.

Charlie

Andrew B wrote:

>Why is every e-mail from me asking for help?  Sheesh....
>
>My car is having trouble starting.  This time, it's the battery.  It's
>been a long time since the last time I started it, and I didn't drive
>it much since it died last.  I got it started using a battery pack,
>then I drove it around town for about 10-15 minutes, getting up above
>3000 a couple times.  When I got home, no start again.  The battery
>seemed to have more juice (than before) but still couldn't crank the
>engine.
>
>I'm wagering that something has to be replaced, but should I do the
>alternator or the battery?  If I go with the alternator, should I get
>the W model or not?  Advance and Autozone have alternators with a W
>terminal and one without.  Which does mine have (83 stock engine)? 
>Does it matter?  thepartsbin.com has a 90 amp model for $150...but
>makes no mention of the W terminal.....
>
>Maybe 5 hours on the road tomorrow will charge it?  Ack.  I'm bringing
>the battery charger.
>
>-A
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