Some of the auto parts chains (Autozone, for instance) do an in-car battery/charging system check for free. They run a load-test on each. If, however, your charging system is not up to snuff, they likely will not be able to tell you whether the alternator or the voltage regulator is the culprit. They would like to sell you both items. Sears will do the above, plus test how many amps the starter is drawing, but they will 'charge' you for the service. John Spiers Jennifer Allyn wrote:'62 413 motor straining to start! Does anyone know how I should test for the weak battery sounds? I have a Sears meter that can check volts, dwell and RPM. Do I need a mutimeter to properly test the battery and alternator? What procedure do I use to test the battery and alternator? Thanks! Matt Allyn [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups SponsorADVERTISEMENT To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]