starting issue

[wingover]

Hi there,

i have a funny problem, yesterday i started the car and drove for 5 min. then parked it for another 10 min. when i came back to start it the battery was low and the engine turned very slow so i had to use jumper cable to start. drove it back home and left it for the night.

this morning it started fine, i took it for a ride for 10 min. parked it for 5 min and the same thing again !! feels like low battery but it was standing all night and no problem.

battery is 1-1/2 year old new alternator and starter is ok.
car is Tercel 1989 auto.

any help?

[StealthSeo]

recharge the battery over night

[wingover]

the car started fine this morning without charging. do you think charging it over-night will help? why would it start after all night standing and won't start after 5 min. of driving?

[StealthSeo]

batteries usall have a little power in them even if low but if you start it and then it doesnt charge from the altenator then it can die

[hikeback9]

take the battery in and have it tested a battery with a bad cell can do wierd things.