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  • #16
    Re: Car not starting

    Yeah I learned the hard way, that batteries only are good up to 5 years or 50K miles, whichever comes first. Even if it seems fine, if it's at that point, replace it.
    2002 Silver Firebird A4<br />T-Tops, Leather, Y87, W68, Chrome Wheels<br />Bone Stock

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    • #17
      Re: Car not starting

      Ok, guys, picked up a new battery, cleaned the connections and greased them up.
      She started right up and ran fine. No more codes either but I just ran it for 2 minutes. I'll take it for a spin next week since I'll be out of town this week and I'll let you guys know.
      Just wanted to thank everyone for their help so far.
      Stephane<br />1999 Camaro m5 Black/Red<br />1999 GSX-R 750 Black/Red

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      • #18
        Re: Car not starting

        Good job on getting it running :)
        Leonard
        www.fquick.com/96V6Junkie
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        • #19
          Re: Car not starting

          It was starting to sound to me like a broken plate in the battery. They'll show full voltage and die right out when you hit the ignition. Give them a few minutes, then they're back up to full again, only to do the same when you hit the ignition again.

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          • #20
            Re: Car not starting

            That may have been the case steddy because the battery did have a green eye but showed little voltage on the meter.
            Stephane<br />1999 Camaro m5 Black/Red<br />1999 GSX-R 750 Black/Red

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            • #21
              Re: Car not starting

              Had that happen with an older car I had years ago. I went with the back woods tie strap battery holder and the vibration had cracked one or two plates inside. One day, went to start and nothing. Go get my meter, put it across it and it was fully charged. Put the meter down, go to start...dead. In the brief time it took to grab the meter again, there was the voltage again. I looked for cameras, then had someone else try starting it and you could feel the click inside the case. Since then, I make sure I put them in nice and solid.

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              • #22
                Re: Car not starting

                Have your alternator checked to make sure it's charging also.
                *Matt


                Old people shouldnt use the internet.

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                • #23
                  Re: Car not starting

                  Yea, it's just losing juice.
                  Leonard
                  www.fquick.com/96V6Junkie
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                  • #24
                    Re: Car not starting

                    I thought I had this problem a week ago.

                    Glad you got it fixed though!

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