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#1 (**permalink**) 19 Oct 2004, 09:37 am

I went to start my van last week, and the engine almost started, but
then a series of clicks. The power doors did work when I opened them,
but I had to close manually. Tried to jump-start, but battery
wouldn't take a charge. Is this a battery or alternator problem?

#2 (**permalink**) 19 Oct 2004, 09:49 am

On 10/19/04 9:37 AM, in article
f92ca952.0410190637.190731e7@posting.google.com, "elmo5159"
<elmo5159@go.com> wrote:

> I went to start my van last week, and the engine almost started, but
> then a series of clicks. The power doors did work when I opened them,
> but I had to close manually. Tried to jump-start, but battery
> wouldn't take a charge. Is this a battery or alternator problem?

Most likely a bad battery. You should still be able to jump it though. Get
jumper cables that are at least 6 gauge or thicker.

#3 (**permalink**) 19 Oct 2004, 10:40 am

sounds like your battery is no good, i wouldnt waste my time jumping it , i
would just get a ride to the store and get a new battery.

#4 (**permalink**) 19 Oct 2004, 03:04 pm

After you replace the battery check that the alternator is working. Turn
headlights on and check voltage with the engine running about 1500 rpm.
Output should hold at about 14.5 volts,,,,

"lamont1" <lamont@lamont.com> wrote in message
news:Gzadd.7062$n81.5301@trnddc08...
> sounds like your battery is no good, i wouldnt waste my time jumping it ,
> i
> would just get a ride to the store and get a new battery.
>
>

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