> My car had been running real well until Monday Morning. Only possible
> leading indicator was a slight glow of the dashlight at night.
>
> However the car now has mutiple simptoms.
>
> 1) won't idle at all.
> 2) Batteries won't hold a charge
>
> Car had been professionally tuned and smogged within last 30 days.
>
> Don't know what to think.
>
> If I leave it on the charger all night it doesn't get below 5 amps on
> the charger guage.
>
> By the end of the day I need a jump to get home!
>
> Any opinions?
>
> Also what is the story with 5 lead alternators and 3 lead alternators.
>
> Thanks,
>
> DCM
> 71 BGT
Sounds like a bad battery. Did you try a volt meter on it if less than
about 13 it is low. Check while cranking and see if the volts drop to 10
or less.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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