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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MustangChris" data-source="post: 555385" data-attributes="member: 10830">id service your pattery.  it costs litterally $5.00 and rules it out as the problem.step 1: remove cablesstep 2: remove heat coverstep 3: remove felt washers on terminals (if on.)step 4: remove battery and place on a level surface (many leave it in the car)step 5: wipe down and clean exterior of batterstep 6: remove battery tops (usually there are two of them)step 7: clean battery tops to ensure there is no corrosion or debris on themstep 8: use distilled water to fill the battery to the proper level ($0.80 per gallon at local super market.)step 9: put battery tops back onstep 10: use wire brush to clean battery terminals and cables ($4.00 at local parts store.)step 11: use baking soda and water misture on battery terminals and cables to remove corrosion.step 11: apply new felt washers ($0.99 at local parts store)step 12: apply anti-corrosion gel onto terminals and cables ($0.99 at local parts store, or use petrolium jelly)step 13: place battery back into vehiclestep 14: check all connection locations for corrosion, damage, or a loose fit.step 15: inspect as much of the cables as possible for cracks, tears, breaks, and corrosionstep 16: apply battery cables to terminals and tighten.step 17: brag to all your friends about how you serviced you battery like an OCD pro!</blockquote>