what are some signs that a battery could be going bad?? thanks
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Turn on everything, a/c, defrost (esp defrost, it sucks power), stereo, headlights, etc. At idle its going to drop down low (right at yellow) if it goes way down, there is a problem somewhere.
Also, look at your battery. If it is a maint-free battery, there should be something on it to tell you the condition (ie, acdelco batteries have a little green circle if ok, another color if not)
If it is a battery that needs maint, then check the water level.
If your really worried, take it to a place that can test the alt & battery.
Finally, I doubt its this bad, but if your battery can't hold a charge (like you gotta jump it every other time you start the car), that's an obvious sign [img]smile.gif[/img]2001 75th Anniversary V6 Pewter Firebird w/ Chrome Wheels, T-Tops, & Y87<br />Mods: Free Ram Air, !Silencer, Holley Filter, Full 3\" Hooker Catback, 3\" Cat<br />Best time: 15.095 at 90.00 MPH with a 2.127 60\'
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car not starting including power locks or anything else [img]smile.gif[/img] if the car goes on, stays on for a while (like 10 mins) and start again, its not the alternator [img]smile.gif[/img] i got a 98 camaro, and the battery was giving me probs, so i got it changed anyways... batteries live upto 4-5 years, so it was a good idea to get it changed (and that didnt start as well, later i found out the connections were loose [img]tongue.gif[/img] )
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if im sitting idle with my stereo on it will sit just below yellow, but i am pulling alot of power through it...R.I.P \'99 Firebird, you will be missed<p>New toy - 2001 GSXR-750, Yoshimura Exhaust, Power Commander, Rebuilt Airbox
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