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Aug 19, 2006 | 03:30 PM

Dr.Jeff

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Throttle position sensor

Hi: Could not start my 98 ,auto trans, 59000 mi,

last night.Would bearly crank,low voltage message,DRLs out,etc. Started OK today. My mechaniic said it could be the throttle position sensor.Threw this code,but today the car is fine.PS, three weeks ago had to replace the alternator(GM) Any thoughts? Thanks.

Aug 19, 2006 | 07:32 PM

navy99vert

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Battery time for an Optima Red top

Aug 19, 2006 | 07:42 PM

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Battery is the most likely culprit.

How old is it?

Aug 19, 2006 | 07:48 PM

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Pull the codes to see what you have

Aug 20, 2006 | 11:30 AM

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Quote:

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Battery is the most likely culprit.

How old is it?

Hi: Thanks for the suggestion. Not sure, as it was installed by the previous owner. However, we did a "load test" and it checked out OK. Perhaps, I should replace it anyway. (There is an Optima red in the vehicle)

Aug 20, 2006 | 11:31 AM

Dr.Jeff

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Originally Posted by AC54ME

Battery is the most likely culprit.

How old is it?

Aug 20, 2006 | 01:21 PM

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i bearly cranked over and passed a load test ? no problems before ? i assume they charged it before testing can you remove the tops for a spec. grav. test.

Aug 20, 2006 | 03:40 PM

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i bearly cranked over and passed a load test ? no problems before ? i assume they charged it before testing can you remove the tops for a spec. grav. test.

Hi: Will do. Thanks!!