Bill Pitz wrote:
>
> Bill Knight wrote:
>
>> I think my battery has just died on me. Not sure if it is original or
>> not. Went out last night and the truck barely started. Drove about 10
>> miles to Wal-Mart and was inside for about 45 minutes. Came back out
>> and barely started again. Went to the truck after work and the
>> voltmeter showed 10.1Volts. Ran the truck for about 15 minutes with
>> the lights running and the whole time the meter was at 13.9 Volts.
>> Shut it off left lights on high and had 9.1 Volts in less than 2
>> minutes. I'm sure the battery is shot, just looking for second
>> opinions. TIA Included links to a couple pictures, the plates are
>> visible but not sure if it is enough. Been awhile since I've looked
>> at plates. Thinking of a cheapy battery until I have the money for an
>> Optima or Die Hard.
>
>
> That definitely sounds like a bad battery to me. If you don't have the
> money for an Optima now, try throwing a cheap battery at it to confirm
> that it's really the problem. Based on the fact that your voltage comes
> up when you get the truck running, I'd say that it's just your battery.
>
> What I like about my Optima is that I don't have to think about my
> battery failing anymore. The only time I even really think about my
> battery is when I open the hood and see the red battery and when we get
> into battery discussions here on the DML.
>
> -Bill
>
I want one were is a good place to get one.
-- Francis Fastje 1999 CC 3.9L 4x4 ffastje@cox.net www.synlubestore.com
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