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Mar 11, 2007 | 05:03 PM

Pewter 01

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Battery Replacement?

My 01 wouldn't start on one occasion, in below zero weather. It was jumped and has never hesitated to start since. Probably started about 20 times since then. The volts read 14.5 on the instrument panel, it's the original 7yr. Delco. Do I really need to replace it? I normally only drive it in warm temps.

Mar 11, 2007 | 05:57 PM

HIGHRPM

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The volts read 14.5 on the instrument panel

Is that 14.5v with the car running? Resting voltage should be 12.0-12.5v.

Mar 11, 2007 | 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pewter 01

Your battery is getting old and is losing its ability to hold a charge. So yes you need a new battery. I personally like the Ptima brand because they are sealed and the battery acid won't leak all over critical wiring and PCM.

My brother just bought a 99 FRC and the first thing we did was go out and change the battery.

Mar 12, 2007 | 12:25 AM

T VETTE

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You still have the original battery

, GET RID OF IT. Before you really get stuck somewhere and need a high dollar tow.

Mar 12, 2007 | 04:40 PM

Pewter 01

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Originally Posted by T VETTE

You still have the original battery

, GET RID OF IT. Before you really get stuck somewhere and need a high dollar tow.

Good point. I can't decide between the high end non leaking or the dependable Delco. There's many schools of thought.

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