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Haz multimeter.



Everything off: 13.0 volts at the battery (which is an AGM unit, BTW)

Key turned to the ON position: 12.9 to 13.0 volts (no headlight; on dash: very very dim illumination at battery, oil pressure and neutral lamps, clock running)

Starter button pressed: 12.9 to 13.0 volts

Hmmm. :: strokes chin :: Waddaya think?

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Originally Posted by tm1100s View Post
With everything OFF you would like to see 12.6volts or better. 12.4 should crank the engine, less is questionable. BUT, with the voltmeter connected to the battery, turn the key ON and see if you get a drop, then push the starter to see if you get more drop (and what are those numbers). After you have those numbers I'll try and walk you through a couple of tests to narrow down the lack of power.
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