Battery/Alternator Problems

By February 2, 20070 Comments Read More →

1993 Volkswagen Passat VR6

I recently went to start my 1993 Volkswagen Passat VR6 and it did not turn over. So, I took the battery in and it was completely dead. I had it charged and tested at two different places. Both said it was good.

By January 31, 20070 Comments Read More →

1993 Cadillac

I have a 1993 Cadillac. Every morning the battery is dead, dead as in not enough juice to start the car.

By January 30, 20070 Comments Read More →

Alternator Picture

Could you send me a picture of what a common alternator looks like as mine is not charging the battery and I want to have a go a fixing it.

By January 29, 20070 Comments Read More →

1990 GMC Sierra V8

I have a 1990 GMC Sierra V8. Recently, it just would not start. The lights/radio/other electrical components work fine; it just will not turn over. I had it towed to a mechanic’s shop where they said they did a computer diagnostic test on it and narrowed it down to the starter. They were going to charge me $209 + tax to fix it.

By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

My Car Won’t Start

My car won’t start. If I put the jump leads on it goes fine but then if I turn off the engine and try to start it again same thing.

By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

1992 Buick Regal

I have a 1992 Buick Regal with approximately 40,000 miles. It had a new alternator installed about 10 months ago. Within the last three months, it has randomly not started in the morning because of a dead battery.

By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

How Long Does A Car Battery Last?

My son has his van parked outside while he is out of town. It has a new battery. How long can the van sit before it will go dead?

By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

Rebuilt Alternator Problems

My alternator is only charging at 10v. Now this is the third alternator in 12 months that has done this. I have had them replaced with refurbished ones each time.

By January 23, 20070 Comments Read More →

1991 Toyota Celica

About four months ago, I had to replace my 1991 Toyota Celica alternator and battery. Three days ago, I had to replace both of them again. Now that I have replaced them both, I still get a battery light on my dash and my car dies while driving.

By January 22, 20070 Comments Read More →

Mitsubishi Montero Sport

I have a Mitsubishi Montero sport, the alternator is under the front right side of the motor. When I changed the alternator, I notice oil on it and maybe possible inside of it. If oil get in the alternator would this cause it to fail?