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Re: This vehicle repair is going to be fun [Re: foxkidd44] #8080557 02/18/24 02:26 PM 02/18/24 02:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,223 WISCONSIN W Wild_WI trapper
Wild_WI trapper W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,223 WISCONSIN	You could consider running a marine grade starter (cheaper) and usually a lot more readily avilable. I also see Autozone has them for $145 online. Last edited by Wild_WI; 02/18/24 02:29 PM.

Re: This vehicle repair is going to be fun [Re: foxkidd44] #8080574 02/18/24 02:53 PM 02/18/24 02:53 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 19,719 pa H hippie trapper
hippie trapper H Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 19,719 pa	Best method I've ever found to diagnose battery/ connection/starter in my 40+ years of mechanics is to...... Pull headlights on and hit the starter. With a bad connection and one click like you had, headlights will go out as soon as you hit the switch. Weak battery, multiple clicks your headlights will dim really low. Starter bad, your headlights will stay lit. This has treated me very well as a quick diagnosis over the years!

Re: This vehicle repair is going to be fun [Re: hippie] #8080651 02/18/24 04:52 PM 02/18/24 04:52 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 16,638 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 trapper
yotetrapper30 trapper Joined: May 2011 Posts: 16,638 Oakland, MS	Originally Posted by hippie Best method I've ever found to diagnose battery/ connection/starter in my 40+ years of mechanics is to...... Pull headlights on and hit the starter. With a bad connection and one click like you had, headlights will go out as soon as you hit the switch. Weak battery, multiple clicks your headlights will dim really low. Starter bad, your headlights will stay lit. This has treated me very well as a quick diagnosis over the years! Hey hippie, that's good info to know. ~~Proud Ultra MAGA~~

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