Battery/Alternator Problems

2004 General Motors Car – Charging System Failure Light Comes On

My charging system failure light comes on after starting my 2004 General Motors Car, mostly in the early morning. I have had a new alternator put on by the dealership after troubleshooting the problem and just purchased a new battery trying to solve the problem.

2001 Pontiac Firebird – Wont Start Security Light Flashes

I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird. When I try to start my car sometimes, it will turn over and sometimes it takes a few tries. My security light is on and stays on so I had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in my key. That did not work.

1994 Chevrolet Lumina Dash Lights Came On and Engine Died

I have a 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV. 3.1 V6. I was driving this morning, when I noticed the red Brake light come on, followed by the Service Anti-lock Brake Light, followed by the Check Engine light.

1999 Chevrolet S10 Check Engine Light Flashes

Today I was driving my 1999 Chevrolet S10 with 46,000 original km. All of the sudden, my air bag warning light came on. Then I noticed my dash lights starting to flicker and then the engine died while I was driving.

1999 Kia Sephia – Repeated Alternator Failure

I have a 1999 Kia Sephia and it has gone thru 5 in 2 months or so. New one only lasts for about 1-day max. Kia dealer could not find any shorts or problems and gave up because did not want to put the time in or they would at $80 per hour.

1999 Honda Accord

I have a 1999 Honda Accord, which has been serviced always at a Honda Dealer with regular oil changes, maintenance, etc. Of course, I may probably have spent more money than doing it myself. Here is what happened a couple of days back.

By February 14, 20070 Comments Read More →

1996 Dodge Caravan

I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The check gauges light comes on then the car shut off.

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2000 Chevrolet Astro Van

I have 2000 Chevrolet Astro Van, which once a month or so will not start. I have to charge the battery or jump-start it.

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2002 Lexus IS300

My 2002 Lexus IS300 car worked fine for a few weeks after purchased a new battery. It now will not turn over at all if left turned off for a while.

By February 11, 20070 Comments Read More →

1999 Ford Ranger Sport 3.0

I was driving my 1999 Ford Ranger Sport 3.0 to work one day last week. My bright lights cut off. I then switched to dim lights and they worked fine.