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jmo87 Oct 13, 2001 06:36 PM

Starting problem!!!
 
Ok, if I let my car sit more than a couple days without starting it, when I try to start it it wont. It turns over but doesnt start. Can the stock alarm be causing my battery to run down? I have an Optima battery and I'm pretty sure it's lifespan hasn't exceeded. Anyone have any clues? Could it be the starter?

djantlive Oct 13, 2001 07:16 PM

The optima battery is one of those mini batteries right? If so, it's quite often that these batteries drain down if not driven for a couple of days. I guess that's why the car came with a normal size battery from the factory. I guess there is a trade off for everything in life.

kris Oct 13, 2001 10:35 PM

Those optima spiral cell batteries go out all the time. I had one last a week, you just trade it in and get a new one. Put a volt meter on it and see if it is draining.

jmo87 Oct 14, 2001 12:07 AM

this battery is the just about the same size as any other battery, its not a minituration. do i have to go to the place where it was purchased to exchange it?

kris Oct 14, 2001 10:28 AM

That is what i did. I guess it just depends on where you bought it. They can also tell you if it is bad.

jmo87 Oct 14, 2001 12:16 PM

okay, thanks. it was in ther when i got the car so i guess i'll just try to find out where he got it.


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