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Old 04-28-2006, 02:50 PM
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hey guys haven't posed in a long time. been to busy with skewl. quick question tho. i've had my car stored for a while now. and i took it out for a spin. the problem is i boosted my car drove it around for almost an hour, and as soon as i turned off the engine the battery is dead. everytime i start the car i have to boost the battery first. Is this my alternator being dead and not being able to charge my battery, or my battery being dead not being able to hold a charge? Thanks
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It's most likely your battery... it's probably just having a hard time holding charge after sitting dormant for so long. The best thing to do is put it on a slow, deep cycle charger to get it up to a good voltage. Don't expect you alternator to charge it up enough, you actually might be putting too much strain on it and you might need to replace that in the end too haha.

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thx vince. i heard canadian tire will recharge your battery for you for free. Is this true?
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I know they'll check it for free, but I'm not sure about charging it for you... it would have to stay on the charger for a couple hours at least
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i was gonna comment, but you've already pm'd me about the battery, lol.

but dood, clean out your mailbox!

my shop's at highway 27 and steeles!
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I WILL RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY FOR FREE!!! lol

that and i can get you your battery for about $28.75!

mwahaha...bow down before the battery pimp! i mean...shake my hand.
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Oh Nate... before I forget, check PM!
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non-related, but nice avatar nate can't wait to see thos badboys in person. Looks good ! And i might need a battery soon too, and thanks for the hatch.
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ya nate where the hell are the pics....yo!!!

oh btw Mike: ya your battery is toast buy one from nate you can't go wrong for that price
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