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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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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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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Check battery connection. Simple but a lot of people overlook it
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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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
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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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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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Are you sure its not a fuel delivery problem?
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