And the battery was a "_________"?

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"Scubabix" > wrote in message
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>I just got it back from the shop. The battery had an internal short.
>That's twice in a year. They did a diagnostic check of the charging system
>and didn't find anything wrong. With the tow, battery and labor, that's
>$299 for a battery. I sure hope this was a case of a bad battery. I do
>know if it happens again, I'll get it home and change my own battery.
>Thanks for the help guys.
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> Rob
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> "Art Steinmetz" > wrote in message
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>> My 93 died on the Interstate at 70 mph. Weird failure. Belt frayed and
>> the cord cut the daylights out of a harness. Too much stuff in too
>> little an area!!
>>
>> Art
>> "Scubabix" > wrote in message
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>>> The car is already at the dealership and I'm waiting for some word.
>>> The last time, it was worked on by a dealership that has since seemed
>>> very shaky. This one seems to be much more capable, I'll see. Thanks
>>> for the help.
>>>
>>> Rob
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>>> "Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
>>> hlink.net...
>>>> The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe
>>>> out
>>>> the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
>>>> version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.
>>>>
>>>> I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even
>>>> though
>>>> they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.
>>>>
>>>> First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
>>>> dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all
>>>> comes
>>>> back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then
>>>> you
>>>> need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.
>>>>
>>>> Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.
>>>>
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