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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Volts low

Ok so I just started my car and the break light and battery lights are both on. And well I was going to eat so the car sat for awhile and then I started it again. And the problem continues. I have a ets mini battery. Can i get some input?
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Generally mini batteries die quicker and don't hold much voltage opposed to the OEM size ones. Also if you live in a cold climate, you'll have issues starting your car with a mini battery in sub zero weather. I would check the connections, but consider going to the OEM route. You give it up for the short route UICP for performance, but it's your decision.
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Does anyone recommend a better mini battery?
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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If you have some significant disposable income, you might consider a lithium ion battery. Very light, very small, but very expensive.

I've heard good things about the Braile lithium batteries.

Good luck.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Ok so I can jump start the car and it willl run fine. And then the volts will slowy go down. What does that sound like?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Anytime I have seen both the battery and brake light on in an EVO it was the alternator. Test it out man
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Full size in trunk FTW
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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^^^^ test alternator, check grounds are good.....gl
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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if your batt keeps dying it could be your alternator. I have an AMS mini and Im running with two amps and subs and my batt is fine.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Full size in trunk FTW
+1, I would go this route if I was going to do a short route UICP, it's very clean and a lot easier to work on the engine.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Yeah I love it being in the trunk
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