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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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So I really thought my starter was going to need replaced. Clicking, slow turn over, barely starting, etc. Can't be the battery, I just replaced it a year ago. Also, replaced alternator 6 months ago. Well threw a charger on it, and it was less than half charged. It was also giving me an error on the charger I have. Opened the top to check the fluids. Yep, pretty damn empty. Filled them up recharged it and haven't had any problems since. I am sure I read/heard it before; check your battery first. Regardless of how old. Way cheaper than replacing the starter.

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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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Check your alternator charge voltage. If it is too high, you will have a problem with the battery boiling.
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Will do. What is the normal output? Thanks.
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13.5 up to 14
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Well the starting problem persisted. Turns out the battery was faulty. Of course 2 months out of full replacement warranty. So 50% off got me a new one. No problems since. My alternator voltage is 14.2. Hopefully not to high.
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