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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by canada
Ah Canada... where cabbies come to give you a boost instead of a ride. And are ok with that.
In which case, you can just keep calling a cab for a boost! :canada: :thumbup: :rockon:

A third solution (besides 1. take it to get checked, and 2. just buy a new battery) is to measure the DC voltage yourself, if you have a voltmeter handy.

More info here, for example. Measure voltage after the battery has been sitting around overnight or so; 12.4V or below points to battery not holding a charge.

Also measure voltage while car is running; it should read about 13.5V, which would indicate the alternator is putting out enough juice, which recharges the battery while you are driving around.

Good luck!
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