Re: Not Starting

From: andy levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Sat Jun 07 2003 - 13:52:42 EDT


J Wynia wrote:
>
> OK. I just went out to try jumpstarting it again. This time, I gave it
> some gas and it started. As long as I keep the RPM's up above 1500, it
> will stay running, but if I let it drop below that level, it will die. I
> kept it at 2000 for 3-4 minutes and it died when I let off. Is this
> consistent or does it point elsewhere?

3-4 minutes may not be enough. I've seen a truck need the RPMs held
high for 15 minutes after the battery was drained.

-- 
-andy

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