wymdawg

nice reply steve 14.5 volts is a bit high though i've seen cars less than 1 year old run as low as 12.8 volts running it depends on what is on a.c. lights etc. etc. definatly use a manual as guidlines for diagnosis (haynes , chiltons etc.) and a good idea of how electricity works helps as well.

there is no problem with open doors on a car when its jacked or on a hoist . chassis are not designed with doors as a load bearing item although difficulty opening and closing them while the car is lifted may happen as soon as the car is on the ground all is well. i am a auto technition by trade and went to school for chassis fabrication . note that on badly rusted vehicles the doors may have become load bearing , but at that point finding another car would be in your best intrest.

how about this" excuses are like assholes evryone has one and they all stink"

short , sweet and used daily. "s**t or get off the pot"