1990 Cadillac EL Dorado

Tiny
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1990 Cadillac El Dorado 100000 miles

I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT MILEAGE. CAR SMOKING UNDER DASH. CAR DOESN'T WANT TO START NOW. CHECKED BATTERY, STARTER ALTERNATER?
WON'T HOLD A CHARGE. ANY SUGGESTIONS
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 AT 9:48 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like something got fried. Test out the ignition switch.

Put a voltmeter on the battery and start vehicle up-the reading should be 13.5-15.5 volts if not the alternator is not putting out or the battery is not taking the charge.
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008 AT 1:21 AM

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