Help my car keeps dying
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Help my car keeps dying
hey guys my car keeps dying and ive already checked my alternator and checked to make sure all my lights turn off, my battery is about 7 months old and i have taken it to get checked, but my car keeps dying do you know of anything else that would kill my car's battery
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when you check ur alternator, is it reading 14 Volts or under? Typically, it should be read over 12V because the alternator has to 'recharge' the battery.
^battery connection is also a common problem
^battery connection is also a common problem
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Yes, terminal connection is commonly overlooked. And yes, alternator needs to read 13.5-14 when car is on. It is also possible that something is drawing power constantly when car is both on and off. Like a cig lighter/charger. You wouldnt think something that draws so little power would cause your car to not start. But it happens. Also check the ground from chassis to battery. I drive a tow truck, and those things are so simple but most common. Seen it happen on so many vehicles, BUT NEVER a gs.... this is all assuming its a battery problem. Hope you get it fixed. GL
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