MonteCarloChick Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Ok, so I go out to start my car. I turn the key to on position and my door chime sounded very weak and the lights on the cluster are very dim and radio light are also dim. I don't have any power to my headlights and dome light at all. And the car makes absolutely no sound when the key is turned. We tested the battery and it's fully charged. When the key is turned to acc. there's a surging in the system (light on radio are surging and pulsing but fully bright). Help! -Nichole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Check the aux. post, seems to be a common problem (although I've NEVER had an issue with it). Make sure battery connections are tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 When you say surging, what do you mean exactly? Like, the power to the lights on the radio and whatnot get bright then dim, and back and forth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 When you say surging, what do you mean exactly? Like, the power to the lights on the radio and whatnot get bright then dim, and back and forth? They're strobing.. getting power and not.. and so on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Any recent running/driveability issues to speak of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Do you have access to a code reader by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 MAP sensor can cause similar issue's to what your speaking of, just throwing that out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegasm Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Check the battery terminals for corrosion, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 check aux post. then check voltage mith a multimeter if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Your flux capacitor has gone to the evil side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 lol wtf. check your blinker fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 how did you determine that the battery is good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Terminals are perfect, but when we disconnect both cables and test the battery.. we get full 12.5 volts but we also on other testings, the same way.. have gotten 5 volt readings. So we're charging the battery right now to see if that's the problem. I'll keep you posted. I hope it's just the battery so I can go home because my boyfriend has horrific gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 voltage might be ok but no amperage to back up the load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 X2.. Sounds like batt to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 voltage might be ok but no amperage to back up the load. How do I check that? No multi tester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Terminals are perfect, but when we disconnect both cables and test the battery.. we get full 12.5 volts but we also on other testings, the same way.. have gotten 5 volt readings. So we're charging the battery right now to see if that's the problem. I'll keep you posted. I hope it's just the battery so I can go home because my boyfriend has horrific gas. pretty sure it's a bad battery, or at least needs a charge. othewise... I have bad gas too! you can take your battery to AZ or advanced for a free check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Terminals are perfect, but when we disconnect both cables and test the battery.. we get full 12.5 volts but we also on other testings, the same way.. have gotten 5 volt readings. So we're charging the battery right now to see if that's the problem. I'll keep you posted. I hope it's just the battery so I can go home because my boyfriend has horrific gas. pretty sure it's a bad battery, or at least needs a charge. othewise... I have bad gas too! you can take your battery to AZ or advanced for a free check. I just got the battery 2 years ago from Sam's Club and it was a decent battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 might be it's time anyhow. but the testing is free without regard to battery brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 thats 2 years ago.... And a Sams Club battery is garbage. There is a reason they are sold there and WalMart for cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 thats 2 years ago.... And a Sams Club battery is garbage. There is a reason they are sold there and WalMart for cheap It was far more expensive than a walmart battery.. but I'm SOL for tonight anyways. I'll have to find a way to get out to Advance to get it tested if the charge doesn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 how are its water levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Dubya Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 It's unlikely that this battery is open. the volt's really have nothing to do with its ability to start the car, if the amp load is less than what it takes it will do what you are describing. sounds like a textbook dead battery but it's entirely possible theres other things wrong as well. look into the alternator itoo f you can get it to the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 thats 2 years ago.... And a Sams Club battery is garbage. There is a reason they are sold there and WalMart for cheap It was far more expensive than a walmart battery.. but I'm SOL for tonight anyways. I'll have to find a way to get out to Advance to get it tested if the charge doesn't work Sorry MCC, but they are the same batteries. Just the Sams Club has slightly higher CCA at the expense of overall life. Water levels being checked are a thing of the past. If the water levels dropped a significant amount to affect starting, then battery damage is done and adding water can only slighly prolong it for a couple days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Ok.. enough about what quality the battery is. I'm at my house now and I'm going out to get a new battery in the morning. I've just never had a battery die with these symptoms. Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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