trouble starting

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For the past few days I have noticed hesitation when I start my 1987 T&C
Wagon (63,000 miles). On most occasions there was a momentary delay (a
couple seconds at most) before the vehicle turned over. While it seems like
the battery problem the electronic guage indicated a normal charge.

After several short trips today the car wouldn't start, but almost
immediately upon connecting jumper cables the car started and revved as
strong as ever.

One thing that I have noticed each time there was the hesitation is that
clock and my preset stations on my store bought stereo are reset to 12:00,
etc.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

John

 

[Bill Putney]

For the past few days I have noticed hesitation when I start my 1987 T&C
Wagon (63,000 miles). On most occasions there was a momentary delay (a
couple seconds at most) before the vehicle turned over. While it seems like
the battery problem the electronic guage indicated a normal charge.

After several short trips today the car wouldn't start, but almost
immediately upon connecting jumper cables the car started and revved as
strong as ever.

One thing that I have noticed each time there was the hesitation is that
clock and my preset stations on my store bought stereo are reset to 12:00,
etc.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

John

Normal charge indication means that your alternator is probably
working. Suspect the battery - get it tested (also check connections
for being loose/corroded).

Bill Putney
(to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with "x")