bry-an

ok well my runner has a hard time starting up after its been sitting for like 8 hours. I find it especially hard when I first start it in the morning and after work. it barely tunrs over , but no warning lights come on or anything. One time it would start at all and I got a jump and it was fine , so I am thinking the battery is screwed up not holding a charge or something. Also if I drive somewhere for about 5 min or so, after it barely starts, I can turn it off and it fires right up. seems to be only if it sits for a while.



should I check the water in the battery or is it just time for a new one?

thanks
bryan

toytech76

buy a battery

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

Battery has a dead cell. it will allow the truck to be started right after shut off, but not after sitting for a bit. has happened to me a few times as well.

bigdaddy87547

make sure connections to the battery are tight. take your battery to the parts store, test it, then go from there. "CORROSION KILLS BATTERIES"

camo31_10.50

my '80 4x4pickup had the same problem...i replaced the battery cables and it ws good as new!...so check the cables...and watch for corrosion...

Jay351

Clean the battery posts, check/add water to battery, check your cables.

Does this happen all the time or does it come and go?
When my battery went, it wouldn't start my truck even if I just turned it off.

bry-an

it was the battery.... cold cranking amps were down to less than half and it went from a 12 volt to a 6.5 volt.... booo! funny thing was I tried to check the water for about an hour... then realized its a sealed battery.... AHAHAA

thanks for the help guys

Jay351

Good to hear you got her fixed

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

i wins at teh internets again.

AlladdinSane

HA!

Luke