- Nov 12, 2007
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Hello all,
I appreciate any input on the matter...this forum has been very helpful in the past.
My 95 GT is having trouble starting lately, especially after driving with headlights on for about 20 minutes, the starter doesnt get enough juice turning over the engine. I think the cooling fan etc. also drain the battery a bit after driving. After a car sits for a day / overnight it starts better but still with some labor.
I pulled the battery while the engine running, and battery gauge on the console showed better voltage than with the battery in ...so I figure it's the bat, not the alternator. As for the battery itself, it's about 4 years old. It has drained once before about 2 years ago, and has been recharged once. There are no power leaks that I'm aware of...all accessory lamps go off when trunk lid, glove compartment, hood are closed....just the alarm.
The musty has been mostly sitting in garage over the last 3 years, but I have started driving it last 2 month, and all seemed ok at first but starting has become harder and harder.
Thanks for your help!
I appreciate any input on the matter...this forum has been very helpful in the past.
My 95 GT is having trouble starting lately, especially after driving with headlights on for about 20 minutes, the starter doesnt get enough juice turning over the engine. I think the cooling fan etc. also drain the battery a bit after driving. After a car sits for a day / overnight it starts better but still with some labor.
I pulled the battery while the engine running, and battery gauge on the console showed better voltage than with the battery in ...so I figure it's the bat, not the alternator. As for the battery itself, it's about 4 years old. It has drained once before about 2 years ago, and has been recharged once. There are no power leaks that I'm aware of...all accessory lamps go off when trunk lid, glove compartment, hood are closed....just the alarm.
The musty has been mostly sitting in garage over the last 3 years, but I have started driving it last 2 month, and all seemed ok at first but starting has become harder and harder.
Thanks for your help!