Battery voltage drops while starting, any help?

Get a new batt. according to my volt gauge, when i start, it goes from 12+ volts and the meter just DROPS until the car starts. It pulls the meter almost to nothing. Its a fresh batt too. But yes, get a new batt, it will fix the prob. To many deep cycles of letting the batt die will drain it, and that way it won't retain a charge. Also, take the batt to kragen, they will test it, and let you know. (for free) ~Peace~Justin

Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds like I need a new battery. I was thinking that all along, but wanted to hear the opinions. Cleaned all of the connections, and thought I had it right, but the volts just dump way down. It only takes a few minutes to swap a new one in. Hopefully that's the cure.

-- Steve G

let us know if it works out alright ~peace~Justin

I had exactly the same problem a few days ago. I solved it completely by recharging the battery, now it's fine. I'd put my bet on a new/recharged battery to solve that problem.

Ant

Steve Gift wrote:

Normally you can get batteries tested free at auto parts stores, but I don't know if they have the capability to test 6 volt batteries with their equipment.

You could buy a hydrometer (battery tester) at the parts store, and test it yourself. They are cheap - much cheaper than a new battery!

But it sounds to me like you have a cell or two that are going bad.

If you DO take your battery or starter in to have them tested, make SURE you tell them that they are 6 volt items!!! Otherwise they might pump 12V through your starter and do some damage.

Yeah, I wanted them to test the battery (AutoZone and Advanced Auto Parts) and they said they couldn't do a 6 volt. Might have been the kids working that didn't know, but they told me they couldn't. I sure as heck hope its the battery. I was looking into a 12v conversion, but it just costs more than I want to spend right now (over $200 w/ battery). I found a local auto parts store that could get a 6 volt battery in by tomorrow afternoon. I've been having the toughest time finding someone that carried them, or could even get them in!! I will be picking that up tomorrow afternoon, and installing it in the evening. I'll keep you updated, but please hope that I post that the battery was the fix!! Thanks guys.