1994 Pontiac Bonneville battery

Tiny
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  • 1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,000 MILES
When I hook up the ground cable I get a spark at the post. I checked to make sure nothing was on in the car. I need help on this. Thanks, Zimmie.
Monday, December 17th, 2007 AT 12:35 PM

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Tiny
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What are the symtoms? You will get small arcs when removing that cable.
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Monday, December 17th, 2007 AT 1:10 PM
Tiny
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I guess that's what it's doing, just a small arc when I hook up the ground cable. Is that normal? I do hear something click on inside the car. Maybe the brain?
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Monday, December 17th, 2007 AT 1:59 PM
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Yes these a normal, Is the battery draining by itself?
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 2:29 AM
Tiny
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No the battery isn't draining over night. Seems to be OK, the only thing that keeps coming on is the compressor for the load leveler, It starts and runs for about 20 seconds and then shuts off. This happens about every 5 to 10 minutes? What can I do about that? I'm sure thats not normal. Thanks again for any help.
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 8:49 AM
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Check the air ride system for air leaks! Use a spray bottle with soapy water and spray all the parts till you see the bubbles.
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 12:21 PM
Tiny
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I'll try that. Thanks for all the help.
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 5:10 PM
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Sure, that's what were here for!
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 5:14 PM

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