Went out to leave for work. Car tried starting and now no power at all.
Sep 10, 2020 at 7:55 PM
No power
SPORTY66
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Good morning,
I would first check the battery. It sounds like low voltage from a discharged battery.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked
You will need a voltmeter to test the voltage. You need 12.4 to 12.6 volts.
You will also need to check the charging system to be sure the alternator is maintaining the battery charge.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Roy
I would first check the battery. It sounds like low voltage from a discharged battery.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked
You will need a voltmeter to test the voltage. You need 12.4 to 12.6 volts.
You will also need to check the charging system to be sure the alternator is maintaining the battery charge.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Roy
Sep 10, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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