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hey guys i am kind of worried. today i was driving around and my battery icon became illuminated on the screen. i did not really know what this meant other than my battery may be dying, so i turned off my lights and the cd player as well. but about fifteen minutes later my power steering failed and i could not get the windows to go down etc. i pulled over and shut it off, and fifteen minutes later the car started up again just fine. to be cautious i left it parked in front of my moms house, and got a ride home. curiously i just got a radar detector yesterday, and i had it plugged in throughout the day (until the light came on), could this have anything to do with my problem? or do you think i just need a new battery? oh and by the way the terminals are clean and are connected properly.....thanks....kevin
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Furby,
You may try charging the battery, checking the water, test the altenator charging, etc.
Hard to believe that a radar detector sucked your battery dry. It should not be pulling that kind of current. Chances are it is something simple. If you can, go to a Pep Boys and have them test your electrical system for you.
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You may try charging the battery, checking the water, test the altenator charging, etc.
Hard to believe that a radar detector sucked your battery dry. It should not be pulling that kind of current. Chances are it is something simple. If you can, go to a Pep Boys and have them test your electrical system for you.
MW
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