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Old 11-06-2010, 10:24 PM
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Re: Electrical Woes

Another update:

Jump started the car again and the battery tested at about 13.5V while the car was running, this was higher than my buddy's SVX that tested somewhere around 12.5V while running and has no problems. Took the car for a short drive around the neighborhood, and the problem with the radio cutting out was present once again. The ABS light would also come on in the dash and the dash lights would dim when this happened. The radio would come back on, the ABS light would go out, and the dash lights would get bright whenever the gas pedal was being used. When I arrived back at home I turned the car off and was able to start it again with fans, radio, headlights off just after I had turned it off, although it was a weak start. This shows that the starter is fine and perhaps the battery is just a little too weak to start the car. All of this information leads me to believe that my alternator is dying despite the passing test at the auto store and the voltage readings. Does this make sense?
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