[Tigers] Tiger Issue

[Gary Winblad]

Yes Jay!
Modern batteries can do that.  Did it in my 1994 Ford Probe way back then.
No warning signs.  Was parked 50 miles from home,
went to start it an "dead as a doornail".  After a jump, was able to drive
it home on the alternator though.

I sure wonder what Tym means by "dead as a doornail".  I doubt it is what
all the other guys are suggesting...
Gary W.


On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM Jay Laifman <jay.laifman at gmail.com> wrote:

> While I agree with Will’s comments, I will point out on my daughter’s 201?
> Jaguar, the car did stop cold while driving, from a bad battery.  I argued
> against the dealer about it - because I thought I knew better.  But
> ultimately, I was proved wrong.  Modern cars electronic signals are so
> narrow, the fluctuations from a battery dying can shut off some cars.
> Though I understand some cars are designed to save critical driving
> systems.  But this was a Jaguar …
>
> On Jun 6, 2025, at 3:39 PM, Will Seay via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Tym
> If the car just died it's hard to put the blame on the battery.  If you
> managed to start the car, the battery can't be in very bad shape.  If you
> were to completely disconnect the battery while the car is running, it
> would continue to run on the generator.  If you're sure it's an
> electrical problem I would start by checking out the ignition system -
> points, coil, condenser, ballast resistor.
> Good luck
>
> Will - 382001570
> Tigers at embarqmail.com
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM Dr. T. Y. McDowell via Tigers <
> tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Good Afternoon Tigers,
>>
>> I had took my Tiger out yesterday for gas and an inspection sticker. Two
>> miles from my house the car just died - dead as a doornail!  Brand new
>> battery.  I had to have the car flat-bedded home (I waited 2.5 hours in 90+
>> degree heat for the truck to arrive).
>>
>> It's definitely an electrical issue, but I have no idea where to
>> look/start.
>> Any input would be appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Tym McDowell
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