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Update: Known issues...
Battery is D-E-A-D. Here's what's happening... The car's completely dead. No lights, nothing. I jump start it and it takes a few tries/a few minutes charging off the other car. Once I jump it I have to keep it connected for a few minutes before taking the cables off. If I take the cables off too early the car will die... if I wait about 5-10 then it will run fine. After running it, for about 20mins when I turn it off the car will not start again, but I can see that the lights on the dash are on but dim. The cars been sitting for over a year without running so I'm sure the batt is just not able to hold the charge. Do the conditions described give me any indication of the condition of my alternator? I always thought a running car will run off the alternator while charging the batt, is that not correct?
BOV - Currently I don't have it installed...yet. My research indicates that a recirculated BOV is a help with emissions (in NoVA) so would it be beneficial for me to wait until after my emissions to have it installed? With metered air not escaping into the atmosphere, wouldn't that be the same as having it recirculate? I understand I will need to resist the temptation to run it hard during this time, but I'm planning on installing it soon.
Getting there guys... I'm hoping to get the smaller issues fixed(busted taillamp mainly) and get it inspected safety and emissions. Maybe even as soon as next weekend!!!
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