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

[Andrew B]

Got a new battery, works thus far....:::crosses fingers:::

Thanks for the help, PS. I made it home just fine.

-A


On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:11:10 -0700, Charles Baer <charlie at istari.com> wrote:
> 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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