On 12/19/2007 9:39 AM, Edd Dicker wrote:
> Seems the bad weather in NJ (ice and below freezing temps) have done my
> poor little ride in.
>
> First I thought it was the battery but alas, even with a Jump, only
> worked once.
>
> 6 Cyl GT Manual
>
> Symptoms:
> Turn the Ign. Key, dashboard lights up and just click/click/click.
> Seems to be power related since the lights will come on, go 1/2 off and
> then kinda sputter.
> When I try again, all lights on dash go dead and nothing, not even a
> click.
>
> When I just turn on headlights or parking lights, seems to be a weird
> low hum from just forward under hood of driver side where fuse box is.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Edd
A faulty or discharged battery seems most likely here, although bad
battery
terminal connections can cause similar effects.
*Im****tant* Before doing anything, remove the battery caps (if possible)
and
look at the electrolyte. If _any_ cells are frozen, don't charge the
battery or
crank the engine. Hydrogen gas can build up under the ice and a short
could
cause an explosion.
If the battery is old it's easiest to just replace it. Otherwise have it
fully
charged and tested to make your decision. Batteries get old and fail but
it
would be a good idea to have the electrical system checked to be sure some
other
problem didn't kill it.
--
G. R. Woodring
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