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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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Default Re: Affect of a dead battery

I know it's expensive, but I would start with a new, fully charged battery that measures at least 12.1 volts with everything off.
( or maybe you can borrow one from another vehicle just for a test ? )
Then start the engine and measure again, should be 13.8 - 14.2 volts.
If not, then alternator needs attention.

NOTE: batteries that are allowed to go completely flat are often not recoverable.
 

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