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*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-27-2012, 12:26 AM

Get a multimeter and see what voltage you're seeing across the battery with the car running and off. If you have less than 9v across the battery when you're trying to crank it, it wont start. Once you jump it and its running, check it again. If you're not seeing atleast 13v, then your alternator is not doing its job.

02-27-2012, 12:26 AM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19)	Get a multimeter and see what voltage you're seeing across the battery with the car running and off. If you have less than 9v across the battery when you're trying to crank it, it wont start. Once you jump it and its running, check it again. If you're not seeing atleast 13v, then your alternator is not doing its job. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!