Re: Low Voltage

From: jaallis (jaallis@ibm.net)
Date: Sat May 24 1997 - 11:19:37 EDT


JT McBride wrote:
>
> I had fun this morning.
>
> I've been riding my Ninja all week, but had a bunch of things to pick
> up for the weekend, so I decided to drive my PICK-UP (sic). Anyway, I
> got in and got a buzzing sound from the starter. All the dash lights
> seemed normal, radio worked. I checked for codes - 12, 55. Now, I had
> NOT had the battery disconnected for well more than 50 starts! Aha!
> Quick look at the Voltmeter - that seems a little low. Popped the hood
> and checked the battery with a DMM - 10.82 volts. Dead cell.
>
> I've got a new battery in it, and all appears well. I just thought it
> interesting that the SBEC would drop out, while even the radio presets
> are just fine. The buzz is evidence that there wasn't enough there to
> hold the bendix in engagement.
>
> Dead battery was a 7 yr old Delco - served me well. The stock battery
> lasted only three years.
>
> Honorable Memorial Day!
>
> Jim
> The "Assault Weapons" ban is drive-by legislation. The target: Crime;
> the victimized innocent bystander: the lawfully armed Citizen.
> ~*~*~ Tyranny Insurance by Colt's Manufacturing Cos. ~*~*~
I'm sorta new to the list and I am wondering how you read the codes.
I have a 94 V6 sport
Jay

 



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