jdurling@bellsouth.net wrote:
> Mark,
>
> One thing I just remembered on checking the battery. If you have acces or
> own a voltmeter put it on the battery. First start the truck and test the
> voltage. Mine is a little over 13. Now turn off the truck. Sometimes when
> the cell starts to go bad the voltage will drop down to right at or just
> below 12 volts. On my good batteries the voltage always stays above 12.3
> volts. I know there isn't much of a difference but that computer is really
> picky about the voltage to run right. Usually 12 volts will get it to start
> and idle but just below it will sometimes not start or if it does will die
> again. Funny thing is there is enough voltage to turn the starter just fine
> so it tries to crank strong. For some reason I usually have to replace the
> battery every two years due to the cell going bad. BTW, mines a '96.
>
> Jeff Durling
Might want to just buy an Optima Red Top starting battery - - or if you
have a powerful stereo or other high drain loads on the electrical
system - get an optima yellow top deep cycle... those are virtually
bullet proof. Paste cell battery - no solid plates. Very reliable.
When I changed the battery in the jeep the positive terminal broke off
the battery - -spilled licquid acid all over the place (ate a hole in my
jeans) - optimas are safer.
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