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Trojan97 · 04-15-2009, 08:39 PM

I have a '95 Chevy Beretta that has been sitting undriven for about 1.5 years, I recently went to start it up to begin using as my "quick trip" warm weather car and I was unable to start it- no locks, no lights, nothing. So I boosted it with my other car and it was able to start fine, I left it running for about 15-20 minutes and then it suddenly died again. I boosted it again and then turned the key and it started fine, I left it for a few minutes and then turned the car off only to find there was again no power whatsoever.

So I took it out for a drive today, drove around the neighbourhood for about 20 minutes hoping the alternator would charge it. When I returned home I turned the car off and then immediately tried turning it on again. Car was instantly dead once again.

Can anyone guide me on a possible solution? I replaced the alternator and battery 2 summers ago so I was hoping I wouldn't have to replace them but I can't think of any other problem it may be.

Any help is appreciated.

04-15-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Trojan97 First Line Centre Join Date: Jan 2004 Exp:	Alternator or Battery problem? I have a '95 Chevy Beretta that has been sitting undriven for about 1.5 years, I recently went to start it up to begin using as my "quick trip" warm weather car and I was unable to start it- no locks, no lights, nothing. So I boosted it with my other car and it was able to start fine, I left it running for about 15-20 minutes and then it suddenly died again. I boosted it again and then turned the key and it started fine, I left it for a few minutes and then turned the car off only to find there was again no power whatsoever. So I took it out for a drive today, drove around the neighbourhood for about 20 minutes hoping the alternator would charge it. When I returned home I turned the car off and then immediately tried turning it on again. Car was instantly dead once again. Can anyone guide me on a possible solution? I replaced the alternator and battery 2 summers ago so I was hoping I wouldn't have to replace them but I can't think of any other problem it may be. Any help is appreciated.