Battery/Alternator Problems

1985 NIssan Pickup – Battery Light is On – Could it be The Alternator?

I recently had my 1985 Z24 Nissan pickup engine replaced with practicality everything new/rebuilt put in it. I noticed that my battery light remains on (the light is very dim).

The Main Fuse Blows On My 2001 Pontiac Firebird – What Causes This?

My 19 yr old has a 2001 Pontiac Firebird. The car stops when she is driving. It is almost like the timing belt is broken. We took it to a dealer and all he did was replace a fuse and said there was nothing wrong. The fuse has had to be replaced 2 more times and I am afraid there may be a short in something causing this problem.

The Battery Cable Melted In My 1994 Mercury Cougar and Now It Won’t Start

I have a 94 Ford Mercury Cougar v6 with 150,000 miles. I had noticed that my negative battery terminal had melted and got stuck to the battery. I had to get it off with a screw driver.

The Battey In my 1995 Lincoln Town Car Goes Dead After a Few Days

To start, I have a ’95 lincoln towncar and it’s electrical system is acting up. I live at school and come home on weekends periodically, like maybe every 2 weeks or so. I know when you let a car sit it’s not exactly good for the battery.

The Lights Dim In my 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue – Why Does This Happen?

The lights seem to dim in cold weather in my 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue and also when I have the A/C on high speed. What causes this to happen?

Car Battery Drain Problems

My car battery has been acting up lately and I am not sure what to do. I had the battery tested, and it tested bad, so it was replaced. Well, a few days later I had to jump start my battery becuase it was dead. I had my alternator tested, but they said it was working fine, anything else I can do?

My Car Battery Died and I Had it Replaced – But The Battery is Dead Again – Why?

My car battery has been acting up lately and I am not sure what to do. I had the battery tested, and it tested bad, so it was replaced. Well, a few days later I had to jump start my battery becuase it was dead. I had my alternator tested, but they said it was working fine, anything else I can do?

By February 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

My Car Headlights Dim at a Light or When I Have the A/C on – Why?

Why do the headlights in my 1965 Chevy Elcamino dim and pulse when I am at a stop light or when I have the a/c on? What causes the headlights to dim?

By February 14, 20063 Comments Read More →

Car Won’t Start? What Causes Your Car Not To Start?

My car won’t start and I don’t know what to look for. I hear this everyday, but what is it that is keeping your engine from starting? How can you diagnose this “no start” condition yourself?

By February 14, 20060 Comments Read More →

The Starter In My Car Just Clicks – Battery is New – What Else Can It Be?

My car won’t start, it just makes a clicking noise from the starter. I replaced the battery and still have this trouble. 4 mechanics are stumped, and can not figure out what the problem is. Can you please help?