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Originally Posted by k12
I have a 98. I have not tried to start it yet. Work is slowing me down!
I tested the battery with the multimeter. It had 7.4 volts. I have it on a trickle charger overnight, and will have it tested tomorrow with a load. I tested the batteries in my other two vehicles, and one had 11 volts, and the other 12.8 volts.
The disco battery did not have the date marked on the top, but the year numbers were 6, 7, 8, 9, 0. I am not sure, but I think this must mean it was sold in 1996, because I bought the vehicle this February, so if the previous owner had bought it in 2005, the years on the top would have been 5,6,7,8,9 . . . or if bought in 2004, they would be 4,5,6,7,8 . . . right?
Assuming the batery takes the charge and passes the load test, I will try your suggestion on the temp test, and have it tested at an autoparts place. I must say however, I would prefer to know how to test it myself with the multimeter, as a parts place has a vested interest in failure results. ha ha
Kieran
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