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1992 Pontiac Bonneville Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Battery terminals, Terminal.
Mileage: 98,000 miles.

Asked on June 7, 2012

How can I narrow down which component to change first. Starter, battery, voltage regulator, ignition switch?

1992 Pontiac SE Starting problem: All of a sudden when turning ignition nothing no noise. tapped the battery terminals and it started. No problem for two starts after.Then it happened again. I cleaned battery terminals. Tried jumping battery for 5 minutes. But battery wouldnt charge. Before I buy a battery, I can I determine if: Its the battery, voltage regulator, ignition switch or starter? I don't have a voltmeter.
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Replied on June 7, 2012

You will need to get the alternator charge rate tested, and get a load test done on the battery, this should be done with a fully charged battery, i would start with these two tests first.

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