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Old 06-11-2011, 08:02 AM
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Is there a fuse from the alternator to the battery for charging protection?
Last weekend I was at a car show and left the key to the on position for a few hours when I discovered this I tried to start the SS and it barley did on the way home the onstar was out and the indicator said very fast and went away about check charging system now it wont start any Ideas?
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 08:09 AM
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How old is your battery? You may have drained it and ruined it. What happens when you turn the key? Does it click and try to start or not do anything at all?
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 08:13 AM
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Im charging the battery now and its building voltage at 9 volts currently.
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 01:09 PM
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I have my 03 on a battery tender - haven't had to replace the battery yet, and it's probably 5 years old now.
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 03:23 PM
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Thats what.mine is own now
 
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:53 AM
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I'm at 12.5 volts now I will try and take it out in a little while and see what the battery voltage is.
 
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