oc_civic

when i drive my car vlmeter reads right around 14... so the alternator appears to be giving off the right amount of juice

when i drive teh car and shut it off and re sart it in 3 hours of less it is fine

when i drive the car and restart it in 3 to 6 hours its sketchy

when i leave teh car more than 6 hours it almost always won't start

this just started happenign wiht the cold weather

if i leave my lights on with car off it dies MUCH faster than normal

am i right in asuming its the batery???? i would GREATLY appreciate any help.. THANKS (btw bat. is as old as car 4-5 years old)

crucial Si

when you crank the car what does the vlmeter read? and 14 is damn good for a civic..mine reads that:thumbup:

94civicEX

Well, naturally :slap:.

Honestly, just pick up a new battery. Also, have you been having yours serviced? There are ones that need service and some that don't, so that could be the problem as well.

crucial Si

if i leave my lights on for a couple of hours, my car will still start.

oc_civic

umm it was DEFINATELY the battery i had them check it and it was WAY off... the new battery ($50 at auto zone) works great.. car starts right up now.. it used to stutter a little.. so i guess problem solved..


THANKS FOR THE INPUT

= )

crucial Si

goodjob.

inspyral

Typical battery only lasts 3 years or so...

94civicEX

My battery is trashed, so I know what you mean. It isn't that bad though, glad a new one worked out for ya'.