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    I went to my car to listen to some tunes for lunch right. Well I put it the key open the switch to lower my windows and they start going down slower than usual. Then I turn on my stereo and the lights to the stereo where dimmed, so I was like WTF. Could it be my battery or alternator.
    1997 Red M5 3.8, 3.23 Gears<br /><b>Performance Mods:</b><br />SLP CAI, RKSport Headers, 3\" Catco Cat, 3\" Cut-Out, SLP S-Pipe, 3\"I-Pipe & over-axle (Custom from shop), Hooker Headers Muffler, Hooker Header Tips.<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redrider45\" target=\"_blank\"><b>My Ride</b></a>

  • #2
    I would check the battery first since if you turned on the accesorys and had low power. But Also check and see if your "check guages" light is on because that would most likely be an Alternator. Advance Auto can check you electrical system for you and tell you what the problem is.

    JR
    1996 Camaro 3.8<br />Edelbrock Exhaust, SLP Intake, Bosch, Platinum +4 Plugs, Accel Wires, SLP fan switch<p>\"Let the good times roll\"

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    • #3
      I turned the car right after I noticed a loss of power, but the check guages didn't come on. So hopefully it's just the battery.
      1997 Red M5 3.8, 3.23 Gears<br /><b>Performance Mods:</b><br />SLP CAI, RKSport Headers, 3\" Catco Cat, 3\" Cut-Out, SLP S-Pipe, 3\"I-Pipe & over-axle (Custom from shop), Hooker Headers Muffler, Hooker Header Tips.<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redrider45\" target=\"_blank\"><b>My Ride</b></a>

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      • #4
        could you even start your car after that? Your battery is dead, but it could be dead due to the alternator being shot. The only way to know for sure is to test the alternator as you already know the battery is dead.

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        • #5
          I was still able to turn it on. Tried it a couple of times, just to make sure and turned on fine.
          1997 Red M5 3.8, 3.23 Gears<br /><b>Performance Mods:</b><br />SLP CAI, RKSport Headers, 3\" Catco Cat, 3\" Cut-Out, SLP S-Pipe, 3\"I-Pipe & over-axle (Custom from shop), Hooker Headers Muffler, Hooker Header Tips.<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redrider45\" target=\"_blank\"><b>My Ride</b></a>

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          • #6
            check the water levels on the battery if you can

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            • #7
              If it will start every time, it's probably not the battery. Once you start it, does every thing go fine, gauges read normal? If you can get it started, take it to Advance Auto for a free check of battery and alternator, they don't even need it off your car. Sometimes a bad starter can kill a battery too.
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              • #8
                I'd check the starter and the alternator. If you get a higher output alternator, that usually fixes any dim lights or low sound levels out of your speakers.
                2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />T-Tops, 3.42 rear gear stock<br />Mods:K&N Air Filter,Whisper Air Induction Lid, maf screen removed, raised air box, Kumho Ecsta 712 255-50-ZR16 tires, BMR stb<br />Mods not installed yet: FTRA, SLP Lsd/Differential cover<br />Near Future Mods: HPP3, GMMG 3\" Exhaust , 1LE Swaybars, Transgo Shift Kit, MSD-DIS-4 w/ Accel Coil-Packs, Turquoise Blue Neon Underbody Kit, BMR Adj. LCA\'s, G2 Sfc\'s & V-braces, Pacesetter headers

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                • #9
                  Starts every time, however at start up, the lights are a bit dim, then if I give it a little gas it seems to get current flowing and then the lights are back to normal and stay that way. I guess I just have to get them checked.
                  1997 Red M5 3.8, 3.23 Gears<br /><b>Performance Mods:</b><br />SLP CAI, RKSport Headers, 3\" Catco Cat, 3\" Cut-Out, SLP S-Pipe, 3\"I-Pipe & over-axle (Custom from shop), Hooker Headers Muffler, Hooker Header Tips.<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redrider45\" target=\"_blank\"><b>My Ride</b></a>

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                  • #10
                    What is the next alternater up? IF I get a new alt. what kind am I looking at? ANd the price?
                    \"If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the <br />shoulders of giants.\" (Isaac Newton)

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                    • #11
                      Well glad to say it was just the battery. Thanks alot for your help. [img]smile.gif[/img]
                      1997 Red M5 3.8, 3.23 Gears<br /><b>Performance Mods:</b><br />SLP CAI, RKSport Headers, 3\" Catco Cat, 3\" Cut-Out, SLP S-Pipe, 3\"I-Pipe & over-axle (Custom from shop), Hooker Headers Muffler, Hooker Header Tips.<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redrider45\" target=\"_blank\"><b>My Ride</b></a>

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