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Old 08-25-2003, 02:51 PM
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Perplexing Power Problem

I tried to start my '86 Spider this morning. It turned over 4 times (smartly) then died. No response from anything electrical. Voltage at the battery 12.9v, voltage at the Alternator Terminal Block anywhere from 3v to 6.5v.

I pulled all the fuses to see if that made any difference, but no. It seems like some sort of a short to me, but I have no idea how to isolate the offending circuit, and with no isolation, no identification or repair.

The same thing happened a few days ago, but it fixed (?) itself overnight.

I had a flickering battery light and no charging a while back, the Battery and Alternator are new within the last month as a result.

Any Thoughts? Battery currently disconnected so I can sleep better.

Art Graham
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