1998 Chevrolet Lumina Lumina

Tiny
TIFFANYTERRY87
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 17,000 MILES
When I get in my car and start it up but then it cuts off and wont stay started and now I cant get even start the car. I took it to auto zone to charge the battery it didn't help thought. What is the problem please help
Saturday, April 4th, 2015 AT 7:15 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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The charging system is the likely suspect. That's what keeps the battery charged. It's important to understand that due to this design that GM has used since 1987, the generators develop huge voltage spikes that can damage the internal diodes and voltage regulator, and interfere with computer sensor signals. The battery is the main component in damping and absorbing those spikes, but as they age and the lead flakes off the plates, they lose their ability to do that. It's common to go through four to six generators in the life of the car, but to reduce that number of repeat failures, replace the battery at the same time unless it is less than about two years old.
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Saturday, April 4th, 2015 AT 7:48 PM

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