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91blkstpsd · 09-03-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AuburnTruck93

I deleted my double post. so im post 2000

my bad.

hm... thats weird. I wonder if you have a closed connection somewhere.

Fag

I have no idea. Dunno how to even go about checking it

AuburnTruck93 · 09-03-2009, 12:14 PM

digital multimeter and an ass load of time :)

Bigdrumma22 · 09-03-2009, 01:16 PM

I'd double check all those grounds, and possibly get the battery tested. My optima has been good to me the past 3 years or so I've had it, but when my truck sits, I can't let it sit more than like 3 days without starting it or it dies on me. I just charged it up and got it running again today because it died on me almost 2 weeks ago when I tried to warm it up. Now I'm gonna have to go start it up every 2-3 days if I want to keep it charged...

91blkstpsd · 09-03-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

I'd double check all those grounds, and possibly get the battery tested. My optima has been good to me the past 3 years or so I've had it, but when my truck sits, I can't let it sit more than like 3 days without starting it or it dies on me. I just charged it up and got it running again today because it died on me almost 2 weeks ago when I tried to warm it up. Now I'm gonna have to go start it up every 2-3 days if I want to keep it charged...

This is the 2nd Optima Red Top I've had. The first got to where it wouldnt even hold but like 2 volts. So swapped it out under warranty.

Bigdrumma22 · 09-03-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 91blkstpsd

This is the 2nd Optima Red Top I've had. The first got to where it wouldnt even hold but like 2 volts. So swapped it out under warranty.

I think mine might be starting to go, because I have one in my car too and it'll start up fine after a week. Too bad I can't replace it for free anymore...

Maybe you should just try a regular battery?

g9m3c · 09-03-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm on my second redtop here as well, Drew. My advice is to take it to an Advance/Autozone/O'Reilly's and have them do a test like Sterling mentioned.

91blkstpsd · 09-03-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by g9m3c

I'm on my second redtop here as well, Drew. My advice is to take it to an Advance/Autozone/O'Reilly's and have them do a test like Sterling mentioned.

I did have it tested while in the truck but the voltage was already down so it really didnt work. I need to charge it up and see what happens. Its been fine so far though, just all of a sudden. I parked to get gas, filled it up. Came back out and it wouldnt turn over. Kept hittin the switch and it finally did and once started it only had like ~10 volts and wouldnt gain while I revved, turned off all accessories and that gained me like .25V ha.

Bigdrumma22 · 09-03-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 91blkstpsd

I did have it tested while in the truck but the voltage was already down so it really didnt work. I need to charge it up and see what happens. Its been fine so far though, just all of a sudden. I parked to get gas, filled it up. Came back out and it wouldnt turn over. Kept hittin the switch and it finally did and once started it only had like ~10 volts and wouldnt gain while I revved, turned off all accessories and that gained me like .25V ha.

It cant's drain down that quick! Maybe it's actually a problem with your starter?? Either, it's drawing too many amps and straining the alternator or the heat from you exhaust is messing it up??? I know after driving a while and I park a few minutes, I go to start it and it cranks over much slower. Just some suggestions.

BHB · 09-03-2009, 05:46 PM

Sounds like parasitic draw problems/ and or, defective products to me. My Optima is over eight years old. My truck can sit all winter, and start right up.

Heat soak from headers will cause starters to turn slow.

daddys85chevy · 10-02-2009, 12:58 PM

This is boring. It's been a month since somebody said anything. Time to get the thing going again.

Ol Man Rigsby · 10-02-2009, 01:07 PM

Cute avatar pix....but where are the matchin 91blkstpsd shirts???

Bigdrumma22 · 10-02-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daddys85chevy

This is boring. It's been a month since somebody said anything. Time to get the thing going again.

Well go get your guy out workin' on it so we'll have something to talk about!!!

94383Z71 · 10-02-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

Well go get your guy out workin' on it so we'll have something to talk about!!!

whats up with all the "grant's roomate" and "drews (paraphrased) gf" members on lately?

daddys85chevy · 11-07-2009, 10:11 PM

Drew says he's gonna have this thing ready for the 2010 show season. I told him I wish I got paid for every year that I've heard him say that. Haha. I'll believe it when I see it. Going to shows just to look at other people's stuff isn't as fun. Better get to work! :)

AuburnTruck93 · 11-07-2009, 10:38 PM

tell drew if its not done by march, im shutting his account down and moving his thread to whatever

91blkstpsd · 11-07-2009, 10:45 PM

Hey now guys! No fair!

I have a few things in mind for it over winter. But will wait to post until things are done. I just wished I had I sheetmetal brake and roller right now...

V6rado94 · 11-07-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 91blkstpsd

Hey now guys! No fair!

I have a few things in mind for it over winter. But will wait to post until things are done. I just wished I had I sheetmetal brake and roller right now...

Go borrow grants cause he ain't using it.