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Old 09-28-2004, 03:10 PM
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i was installling an amp and i put the power wire to the battery of the car and left it for about 4 hours...apparently it was on the whole time and didnt shut off when the car shut off. now the car wont start and can only be jumped...the battery reads at 8 volts please help
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I would think battery
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Trickle charge the battery if you can.
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get it started (slow charger or jump start) and go driving for like 20 minutes.
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Default Just charge the battery
Cheapo chargers can be had for $30 at Home Depot or Sears.
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