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Old 04-10-2010, 11:22 PM
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Not sure if my battery is bad or not. It works but if i park it for like 3-4 days then it dies. I can drive it for months as long as i drive it every day butif I did then i have to jump it. Should i jut get a new battery?
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 03:31 AM
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It sounds like something is draining the power from your battery. Try disconnecting the battery when you're not going to use the car for a few days and see if it works. Also, some auto parts stores can check your battery for free to see if it's still good.
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by A4 2000
Also, some auto parts stores can check your battery for free to see if it's still good.
+1 have it tested, I had the same issue with one of my other cars turned out one cell was bad and when it sat it drained the others but as long as I drove it it never weaked the other cells enough. But yeah Autozone, Advanced auto and places like that should do it for free!
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 12:39 PM
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As long as you're there, you should have 'em test yer alternator too. Thats free as well (used to be, anyhow)
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 02:58 PM
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alright thanks ill go get it checked out. Yeah this car is going to sit most of the summer since I have the mustang on the road now.
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 04:12 PM
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ouch, had to throw in the mustang comment lol just kidding. I have an 03 mach 1, but to be honest, I like being able to hug corners. The mach is good for straight lines...
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by joenelson7687
ouch, had to throw in the mustang comment lol just kidding. I have an 03 mach 1, but to be honest, I like being able to hug corners. The mach is good for straight lines...
+1 for hugging corners. So much more satisfying zipping through a windy road for me!
 
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Old 04-11-2010, 06:49 PM
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I really dont even notice much difference between the two..I live on windy New hampshire roads but my gf notices that with the mustang I use both lanes as my own ha. Its not hard when there are very rarely cars.
 
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