Voltage Drop issue

**HottNixLS1** · 10-06-2006, 09:17 AM

Hello everyone, I just had a question that I am quite condused about. I have a red-top battery for my 1998 Camaro Z28, how I dont think it has any problems, it is new. When I drive, the voltage charge of my car is fine, pointing straight up on my guage. However, when I come to a stop and I hold the break during a red light for example, the charge declines greatly, under 10A or more. It also has a low charge after driving for a while. Nothing works, my power windows wont go up, I have to wait and press the gas to charge up a little just put up my windows. Does any one have any idea what is causing this/ or what I can do to fix it? Thanks, Richard

**2001NBMZ28** · 10-06-2006, 09:23 AM

Bring it back to wherever you bought it and have them test it for you, just to eliminate it as being the cause. Could be the alternator...

**rbob93** · 10-06-2006, 10:17 AM

Sounds like a charging issue

**CDS98Z28** · 10-07-2006, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by rbob93

Sounds like a charging issue

loosen the positive battery terminal , start car , let run, remove + terminal, if car dies it's alternator, which in turn hasen't charged your batt for crap, but it could be the batt they do go bad i've heard of redtops going bad in a year. i have one and i hope it lasts, i'm sick of all the f-body quirks damn i wish i could afford a vette

**rbob93** · 10-08-2006, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by CDS98Z28

loosen the positive battery terminal , start car , let run, remove + terminal, if car dies it's alternator, which in turn hasen't charged your batt for crap, but it could be the batt they do go bad i've heard of redtops going bad in a year. i have one and i hope it lasts, i'm sick of all the f-body quirks damn i wish i could afford a vette

Great way to fry your electronics!
This is NOT a 1960's electrical system!