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Re: 1.8L woes/breakers

Jeremy R King writes:
> 1  I just sold my old Quantum wagon w/4cyl and 5 speed to a guy at work.  
> We fixed a bunch  of stuff on it, but one thing decided to ruin the 
> deal.  When you first start the car, everything's fine.  After a few 
> minutes (especially at night) the dash lights start to dim and the 
> headlights then dim also.  After that, all electrical items die.  Wait an 
> hour or two and the process repeats.  Any ideas?

Sounds like a weak battery that won't hold a charge, and in fact
won't maintain voltage even when the alternator is charging.

-Ti
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