|
Post by tachout on Dec 20, 2008 9:51:03 GMT -7
Went to run an errand this morning and it would not start... Would not turn over. Lights are on, and all inside. I have the charger on it, but we will see. I hate this POS. I hate any car that does not do what I tell it....ie start when I turn the key. I have pulled the cables, and checked to make sure they were clean. As a matter of fact, even took the dremmel out there with a wire wheel! Clean as can be but when I turn the key....NOTHING I am going to see if charging it for an hour or so works, and if not, I guess I will see if I can get a new battery today.
Just thought I would share my morning!
Update.... It is looking more and more like the starter. Anyone want to come change a starter?
|
|
|
Post by tachout on Dec 20, 2008 10:56:55 GMT -7
Its alive. I jacked it up, and put a very hot light shining up on it. I went to get my tack hammer, and it was amazing. I came back and water is dripping all over the place, and melting. I decided to try it..... and it started. Either way I am off to get a new battery!
|
|
|
Post by leadfoot on Dec 20, 2008 13:43:09 GMT -7
this is the time of year that a marginal battery shows it's face.............in support of your cause I'll hate suburbans too.............hope that fixes it.
|
|
|
Post by tachout on Dec 20, 2008 15:43:11 GMT -7
I went out and got a new battery and as I moved the truck out of the driveway to go get the Battery I could see how big the Snow Klinker was. It was about the size of a Football with a big starter impression in it. Lowered Vehicles in the snow suck, but by testing the battery it does test bad. According to the Battery paperwork that I found in a plastic back taped to the bottom of the battery it was put in in 2004 so my guess is it was right before I bought it... That means 75000 miles and around 4 years. I guess it served its life.... Besides I have piece of mind that I have a new battery in there.
|
|
|
Post by Crossfire84 on Dec 20, 2008 16:22:24 GMT -7
I have heard of some batteries going farther, lasting longer, but yours did better than most. Whenever they give out, it is never convenient. Like you said, " I guess it served its life.... Besides I have piece of mind that I have a new battery in there."
|
|