Car Barely Turns Over (power issue)
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Car Barely Turns Over (power issue)
Okay guys, I have an obd1 b16 in my hatch and I just started having starting issues. Right now, the car barely turns over, but when hooked to a friend's car and receiving a jump, it fires right up and runs smoothly. It also runs smoothly after I push start it. My friend hooked up a multimeter to various points last night and the voltage on the things we tested (battery, alternator, etc.) were a little lower than usual. Also, I have no blown fuses. We discovered that the battery fuse cable was barely connected, and I mean barely, so it's now properly secured again, but without the washer. Any ideas guys?
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Battery and alternator were tested. They just weren't putting out the correct voltage. And by "various points" I meant all the wires/cables that connect to the battery, alternator, battery fuse, etc. All had some voltage, just lower than they should be. My friend suggested it might be the voltage regulator in the alternator? And sorry if my answers are vague. I'm not too electrical-savy.
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Re: Car Barely Turns Over (power issue)
11.9 is low, should be arounf 12.6.
Does it slow crank after car is warmed up, shut off and started again? Check the CCA's on your battery.
Does it slow crank after car is warmed up, shut off and started again? Check the CCA's on your battery.
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it did crank after the car had idled for a while, but somewhat weak...I tried to start it after my first class today and the problem came back...extremely weak turnover...and CCA?
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CCA is an acronym for Cold Cranking Amps, All automotive batteries are rated with this standed. I believe my civic is has a battery around 450 cca.
Also your battery should read 12.6 with the car off.
And around 14-14.5 v if I remember correctly with the car running.
Also your battery should read 12.6 with the car off.
And around 14-14.5 v if I remember correctly with the car running.
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CCA is an acronym for Cold Cranking Amps, All automotive batteries are rated with this standed. I believe my civic is has a battery around 450 cca.
Also your battery should read 12.6 with the car off.
And around 14-14.5 v if I remember correctly with the car running.
Also your battery should read 12.6 with the car off.
And around 14-14.5 v if I remember correctly with the car running.
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I would suggest reviewing your grounding as well. Bad ground = shitty start up power as well. Clean up your terminal wires as well. Its likely your battery is not getting a correct ground or positive connection via start/main relay.
Grounding is overlooked many times through simple issues, and is a quick remedy as a solution to overlooked issues.
Grounding is overlooked many times through simple issues, and is a quick remedy as a solution to overlooked issues.
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it might be worth it to you to pick up a cheap multimeter while you're there, they are indispensable for this type of diagnostic.
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I would suggest reviewing your grounding as well. Bad ground = shitty start up power as well. Clean up your terminal wires as well. Its likely your battery is not getting a correct ground or positive connection via start/main relay.
Grounding is overlooked many times through simple issues, and is a quick remedy as a solution to overlooked issues.
Grounding is overlooked many times through simple issues, and is a quick remedy as a solution to overlooked issues.
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