How many kms on the car? How many kms on the battery and how many kms on the alternator?

Test the battery and alternator first.

Charge the battery well and then test battery and alternator. Your symptoms could be a weak or dying battery (probably due to a bad alternator).

Battery test. Engine off, headlights on for one minute. Voltage across battery terminals should be 12 to 12.5.

Alternator test. Engine running, voltage across battery terminals should be 14 to 14.5.

Last edited by Tony2005; 08/21/06 01:56 PM.

"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles