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Do I need to disconnect the battry cable or can I leave the battry cable connected when charging the battry?

Tiny
JOE1953
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • RWD
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  • 248,000 MILES
My truck want crank the battry is low and I need to charge the battry do I need to disconnect the battry cable or can I leave the battry cable connected when carging the battry?
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 4:19 PM

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Tiny
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You can leave them connected.

If you get him going, take him to a popular auto parts store and have the battery and charging system tested. This is normally a free service.

This might help you too, before you buy anything!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2001-dodge-neon-milage-just-want-put-fliuds-their-locations

Let us know how it goes!

The Medic
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
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I charge the battry 2 hours the engine is cranking now I connected a volt meter to the battry and it show 14 volts is that a good charging volt? I havn't check the battry yet.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 6:42 PM
Tiny
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Yes!

All seems good as far as home testing!

Get it fully/ thoroughly checked at an auto parts store

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 6:46 PM

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