Joined
·
82 Posts
imported post
Bought a used 99 SE 1500.
Ran fine for many months. Then left me stranded.
First clue was that the radio stopped . Showed as 'on' at the dash but no sound.
2 miles later ...DEAD
Clicks like bad battery.
OK no biggie. Get a new battery from local Battery Warehouse.
Cleaned and shined terminals.
Cranks over like normal. Checked charging voltage: 14.3 at a slightly fast idle.
Take it for a spin. Put on 25ish miles(40Minutes about)
Same thing.
Radio stopped first. Then coasted to a halt. Dash lites are dim and "clicky, clicky click at the starter button.
I doubt that the original battery was really bad. But I know that there can't be good odds that the replacement one is bad too.
Have not done any real in depth diagnostic yet.
Just looking for a direction.
Any clue from the collective mind set?
Bought a used 99 SE 1500.
Ran fine for many months. Then left me stranded.
First clue was that the radio stopped . Showed as 'on' at the dash but no sound.
2 miles later ...DEAD
Clicks like bad battery.
OK no biggie. Get a new battery from local Battery Warehouse.
Cleaned and shined terminals.
Cranks over like normal. Checked charging voltage: 14.3 at a slightly fast idle.
Take it for a spin. Put on 25ish miles(40Minutes about)
Same thing.
Radio stopped first. Then coasted to a halt. Dash lites are dim and "clicky, clicky click at the starter button.
I doubt that the original battery was really bad. But I know that there can't be good odds that the replacement one is bad too.
Have not done any real in depth diagnostic yet.
Just looking for a direction.
Any clue from the collective mind set?