I think I have a bad battery ground
07-31-2003, 07:49 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc
Engine: L98
Transmission: T-5 3.42's
I think I have a bad battery ground
Hey, when iver I start my car it comes up the the full 13 amps. But, after about 3 mins of driving it will dip down to 8 amps. Worst part is sometimes it will die alltoghether and I cant get it started back up. But, if I fiddle with the ground it will fire up. I dont think its the altenator, because It runs for a couple weeks without doing this. Im selling my car soon, so I need help fast. Thanks guys.
07-31-2003, 08:23 PM
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If you want to make absolutely sure, just replace the ground cable. Make sure the ground you attach it to is paint/rust/crap free, and that should solve your problem. Cleaning the battery posts probably wont hurt either.
07-31-2003, 11:11 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc
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Could it be that simple? Just clean the posts and new cable? or am I looking at something more expensive?
08-01-2003, 12:51 AM
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Does it fire up every time you fiddle with the ground cable? If so, take care of what i listed before, and even if it doesnt solve the problem. Its one less thing that isnt the answer, but was contributing to the problem.
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