Date: 27 Dec 2004 15:13:14 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: 91 900 wont start
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 15:54:45 GMT, Barabas <waconospamko.net> wrote: > Dave Hinz wrote: > >> Sure, it's the sign of a low battery, but is that the _cause_, or >> a symptom of the real problem? I'd go over the charging system, and check >> for parasitic load > ------------snip--------------- > > Hinch: > > The only "parasitic load" as far as I can see comes only from the depths > of your head. Go back to bed, dork. Is Ohio really _that_ boring? Parasitic load, put in language that _you_ can understand, means "Check to make sure there's nothing that isn't turning off when you turn off the key". Common suspects include power antenna if fitted, power seat belts if fitted, and so on. An ammeter and selective pulling of fuses is helpful in diagnosing this condition. Dave Hinz
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