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Battery or alternator? 120-130

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posted by  matt b on  Tue Dec 16 06:47 CST 2003
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If it turns over at a normal speed before it starts... that is to say, it doesn't turn over very slowly... then the battery is getting charged, which means the alternator is doing its job fine.

It could be the battery. could be getting weak. What sorta temps overnight are you talking about? If its super cold, you can try taking your battery indoors at night.. That will probably help a lot. But, even it it does help, it could still be an issue elsewhere such as the mentioned choke cable adjustment.

How old is said battery? If its 3+ years old, its probably getting weak, and a new one sure ain't gonna hurt.

-Matt






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