one click when turn key and everything dims.
10-27-2018, 01:46 PM
#2
Driving the wheels offer
new batteries don't always come off the shelf fully charged
10-27-2018, 02:28 PM
#3
Senior Member
Yep, check the charge. The cheaper batteries should be between 12.5 and 12.6 volts off the shelf.
A little about batteries, -
The only good batteries today are the Odysseys. There use to be a few, the Motorcraft use to be one of the best, that was long ago. Interstate was a good name for a cheap battery, but they've gone down hill as well. This is all old news more or less for those following the changeovers and buy outs. Odysseys which is Sears Die Hard Platinum or use to be....yea, I think that's no more as well. Going with Odyssey, you sure get a 10 year battery today. At least someone out there are still making these. They cost more, worth it if you plan on hanging onto the vehicle for awhile. The Odyssey in the 98 150 which is labeled Sears DHP is dated 09, noticed the date just the other day lol. Still going strong.
A little about batteries, -
The only good batteries today are the Odysseys. There use to be a few, the Motorcraft use to be one of the best, that was long ago. Interstate was a good name for a cheap battery, but they've gone down hill as well. This is all old news more or less for those following the changeovers and buy outs. Odysseys which is Sears Die Hard Platinum or use to be....yea, I think that's no more as well. Going with Odyssey, you sure get a 10 year battery today. At least someone out there are still making these. They cost more, worth it if you plan on hanging onto the vehicle for awhile. The Odyssey in the 98 150 which is labeled Sears DHP is dated 09, noticed the date just the other day lol. Still going strong.
10-27-2018, 03:04 PM
#4
10-27-2018, 08:01 PM
#5
Now an XLT in Colorado
HOWEVER - As mentioned above, first check the battery voltage, and charge it if it reads anything below 12.6 VDC.
EDIT: Brew: Keep in mind there are several "levels" of Interstate batteries, including the ones you can buy at Costco (with *are* the cheapies). Unless they've made some big changes since I worked there (2 years ago), I'd put the higher-level Interstates up against most anything on the market.
Last edited by OhioLariat; 10-27-2018 at 08:04 PM.
10-28-2018, 03:08 AM
#6
Senior Member
The solenoid likely working, hence the one click. If the starter is not turning, it will draw excess current, and dim the lights, etc. If tapping the starter with a hammer works, it could keep working for months, or it could leave you that way again tomorrow. My suggestion: If it works, and you can risk it happening again anywhere you may be, then great. Run it. If it happens again, find a local shop to rebuild it rather than buying a remanned unit.
HOWEVER - As mentioned above, first check the battery voltage, and charge it if it reads anything below 12.6 VDC.
EDIT: Brew: Keep in mind there are several "levels" of Interstate batteries, including the ones you can buy at Costco (with *are* the cheapies). Unless they've made some big changes since I worked there (2 years ago), I'd put the higher-level Interstates up against most anything on the market.
HOWEVER - As mentioned above, first check the battery voltage, and charge it if it reads anything below 12.6 VDC.
EDIT: Brew: Keep in mind there are several "levels" of Interstate batteries, including the ones you can buy at Costco (with *are* the cheapies). Unless they've made some big changes since I worked there (2 years ago), I'd put the higher-level Interstates up against most anything on the market.
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10-28-2018, 10:47 AM
#9
The solenoid likely working, hence the one click. If the starter is not turning, it will draw excess current, and dim the lights, etc. If tapping the starter with a hammer works, it could keep working for months, or it could leave you that way again tomorrow. My suggestion: If it works, and you can risk it happening again anywhere you may be, then great. Run it. If it happens again, find a local shop to rebuild it rather than buying a remanned unit.
HOWEVER - As mentioned above, first check the battery voltage, and charge it if it reads anything below 12.6 VDC.
EDIT: Brew: Keep in mind there are several "levels" of Interstate batteries, including the ones you can buy at Costco (with *are* the cheapies). Unless they've made some big changes since I worked there (2 years ago), I'd put the higher-level Interstates up against most anything on the market.
HOWEVER - As mentioned above, first check the battery voltage, and charge it if it reads anything below 12.6 VDC.
EDIT: Brew: Keep in mind there are several "levels" of Interstate batteries, including the ones you can buy at Costco (with *are* the cheapies). Unless they've made some big changes since I worked there (2 years ago), I'd put the higher-level Interstates up against most anything on the market.
10-28-2018, 11:41 AM
#10
Now an XLT in Colorado
