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Check the fuse before swapping a component
The cheapest fix is often a $2 fuse.
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Keep battery terminals clean and tight
Corroded terminals cause most "dead battery" calls.
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Measure parasitic drain with an ammeter
A battery that dies parked has a drain you can find.
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Test charging in the right order
Off, idle, under load — in that order.
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