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Old 12-10-06, 09:53 PM
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Recently my battery has run down a couple times. Once I had to boost the car, then it was fine for weeks. Then it ran down again (car wouldn't start). Lights etc. were all working. A while later I tried to start the car and it did start, though roughly. I also noticed that my daytime running lights no longer work. Does anyone know of any possible connection between these two things???

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Old 12-11-06, 05:58 AM
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I don't think there is any connection. When a battery goes belly up on a GS all kinds of starnge things begin to happen. Have your battery and charging system checked out.
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Check your battery terminals. I believve i found the reason I had short battery life with my car. I had to replace my positive battery terminal because it was still loose even when fully tightened. Cost me 15 bucks at Pepboys installed. It was a direct bolt on with no wire splicing. Everything is good now
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Originally Posted by ZinikGS
Recently my battery has run down a couple times. Once I had to boost the car, then it was fine for weeks. Then it ran down again (car wouldn't start). Lights etc. were all working. A while later I tried to start the car and it did start, though roughly. I also noticed that my daytime running lights no longer work. Does anyone know of any possible connection between these two things???

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Might sound odd but did you start your car with the emergency brakes engaged? Release the emergency brakes and it will come on
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