An automotive battery is a type of rechargeable battery that supplies electric energy to an automobile. Usually this refers to an SLI battery (starting, lighting, ignition) to power the starter motor, the lights, and the ignition system of a vehicle’s engine.
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Adding a additional battery to car
I have purchased a brand new Toyota Innova. I need to install a a mac mini, 2 laptops and make this car a mobile office.
I need to know if I can install another car battery in parallel, and will ...
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Why did my car stall when I used the foot brake?
Preface: I drive a 2004 Peugeot 206, manual
On the motorway the other night, one of my tires blew out. I managed to pull over and change to the spare wheel in about 30 minutes (having never changed a ...
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Is Start & Stop technology good or bad for my car? (Alfa MiTO)
I was recently in the lucky position to obtain an (almost brand new) Alfa Romeo MiTo, Progression. Like many new cars coming out these days, it has "Start & Stop" technology that turns the engine ...
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Factory panic alarm going off after changing battery [97 Toyota Camry]
We just changed the battery in our 1997 Toyota Camry now as soon as we connect the battery the panic alarm goes off and all the doors lock. How do we stop this / turn it off.
///note: the battery in ...
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My battery was so dead that my battery charger wouldn't charge it at all [duplicate]
The battery in the car went completely dead because we left the lights on. It was so dead that the battery charger I have refused to charge it. When I connected the battery charger and pressed the ...
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'03 Mazda Tribute needs jumped every time it starts
I have a 2003 Mazda Tribute. I'm not entirely sure what the problem is with the vehicle. I suppose it could be the alternator or just a dead battery, but could also be something more detailed.
I have ...
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Electrical problems due using battery charger as a jump starter
I have a 2003 honda civic, and the car battery went dead on me. I didn't have a jumper cable with me, but I had a car battery charger. So, I hooked it up to the battery and tried starting the car. ...
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2004 Ford Escape battery light comes on intermittently - what likely cause(s) are there?
I have a 2004 Ford Escape Limited on which the battery light has been coming on randomly for varying amounts of time while the vehicle is in active operation.
I have checked the battery cables and ...
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06 Ford Escape Dead Battery Keypad Entry
So, the Escape was sitting in the parking garage for a couple weeks with the keys inside and no spare available (don't ask, this is a shared company vehicle with keypad entry). The keypad isn't ...
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93 Nissan Sentra SE-R, replaced alternator voltage still low
My car died while I was driving it, but I can put the battery on a charger (or from another car, with jumper cables) and get it running albeit for a short period of time.
I put a multimeter on the ...
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What could cause my Honda Civic to not start? And how can I address the issue?
I need help trouble shooting my honda civic. It will not start.
I was driving it earlier today and I went to drive it again when it would not start. I'm glad I was at home when it decided to quit.
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Car Battery won't charge after sitting for a Year
I have a main starter battery and a leisure batter in my van. They have been left unused for around a year with my van off the road. I am now trying to get it up and running however I am unable to ...
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Increase your Prius battery capacity?
There's a lot of info about Prius battery upgrades hidden in web forums, but I would like to bring some of that to SE.
What are some of the easiest ways to hook up aftermarket batteries to your ...
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How many amps should my car be pulling while it is turned off?
I've recently started having a bit of trouble with my car. I typically drive my car to and from work each day. A couple weeks ago I went on vacation and when I returned, my car battery was as dead ...
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Charging battery on BMW 320ci 2003
I left my BMW unused for 6 weeks. Then I started the engine for 10 seconds and turned it off. A few days later I started the engine and drove it 10 metres and turned it off. Then I attempted to start ...
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dead battery - is there anything else that caused this
My battery went dead yesterday. I couldn't hear the usual cranking sound of starter. just a faint click when try starting the engine. replaced the battery then all was fine. I tested the voltage ...
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dead battery 350z limited possiblities still eluding what is it?
So one night i parked my car and the next morning it was dead. It cranked like a half then 1/4 then nothing barely enough for lights on dash. I boosted it and it fired right up ran fine. Turned it ...
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Should I turn off my headlights while having the car run to “defrost” while I scratch ice off the windows?
My 2009 Ford Mondeo Clipper has a very nice "Max Heating" setting, where it both defrosts front and back windows, and sets the airco to max temperature, max fan speed. When I find my car windows ...
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Is there a way to put Prius with dead battery into neutral?
I own a 2010 Prius. It has a dead battery, front facing forward in my garage. I do not have long enough jumper cables.
I’ve searched the Internet. Did Toyota really create a car that cannot be put ...
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How to put 1997 Toyota 4Runner in neutral with dead battery?
My ’97 Toyota 4Runner with automatic transmission is parked head first in a small garage with a dead battery. I need to put it into neutral to push it out on the driveway so I can jump-start it. (This ...
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'01 Jeep Cherokee - Check Gauges light & low battery gauge
Bought my '01 Cherokee back in March & have had nothing but problems since; I've been slowly fixing them when I have the time/cash. However, this particular issue has me stumped (and it's happened ...
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What is the correct/factory wiring for a Suburban 1998 battery/alternator?
I have included a picture showing what I have now on this Suburban. Note that there is wiring not shown in the picture which is a second electrical connection to the positive side of the battery ...
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Dashboard lights are dim?
We own a 2011 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GTV.
We noticed that the dashboard lights were dimmer than normal. What could possibly cause this? Would replacing the battery fix this?
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08 Prius, New battery. Still dead
Prius, 08, smart key.
Dead on Sunday am --- nothing works. Put trickle on the underhood postive and neg to body bolt. Got enough juice to open rear hatch (and dome light comes on )
Replaced with ...
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How to detect a failing car alternator..?
Is there some way we can predict that the car alternator is about to fail in order to avoid a discharged battery situation on the road..
Although it will slow the sound of horn and will dim the ...
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Wet battery durability based on how we start a motorbike engine
I have a motorbike with a wet battery. I use its electric starter to start the engine.
Is there any research done by others before to prove which one of the following makes the durability of the wet ...
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Battery shorts when key is turned quickly
My friend has a newish (~2009) Toyota Tacoma that apparently can short the battery when he turns the key from off to start too fast.
By short I mean, when fully charged the truck will click once like ...
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Pros/cons of higher capacity car battery?
I'm shopping for a new car battery for 1998 Subaru Outback (2.5l). For the physical dimensions the battery has to match, I see some variance in capacity (Ah) rating, and in price too, of course.
The ...
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Car starts with push start but not with jump leads
Perhaps somebody can identify this issue. The car is a 2003 BMW Z4. The symptoms are:
Car wouldn't start last week
Jump leads did nothing
Push started the car in 2nd, engine starts.
Took The car ...
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How do you remove or even get to the car battery on a 2012 Honda Odyssey?
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How do you get to the battery on a 2012 Honda Odyssey, given that it is blocked by some type of intake tube**?
**Edit: this used to say exhaust but I changed it to intake tube, given ...
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Jumping car battery
Donor cables hooked up correctly receiving car cables reversed. Didn't start, smoked. Mechanice shop portable jumper then used receiving car again had cables reversed. Again smoked, didn't start. ...
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98 Grand Cherokee drains battery
The battery would go dead after sitting for a day. I checked battery and found a bad cell with a hydrometer. Replaced the battery and the problem remained. I hooked my meter between the positive post ...
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Motorcycle: Honda VTR 250 difficulty starting
I have a 2000 model Honda VTR 250. Up until now the bike has been super reliable. However, recently it has been struggling to start in the morning. The engine turns over many times before catching and ...
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Power vampire in car. Where do I start looking?
I have been to the car store four times and each time they tell me that the battery is good. A few of the cold-cranking amps (maybe at 50 or so, I don't remember the exact amount) are gone otherwise ...
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Riding mower won't start with new battery
I bought an old riding lawn mower (B&S 12HP). To start it, I had to jump it from a car. The battery also looked old, so I replaced it with a new one. When I tried to start it with the new ...
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Which amount of electricity does a car / truck battery store?
The goal is to know how much I could draw on it, for lighting my work area while changing brake pads, for example.
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97 Ford Explorer battery going dead
On Friday, my girlfriend's '97 Ford Explorer v6 lost electrical while driving. We were able to get it going again with a jump start. Lost electricity (lights / gauges) while driving, but were able to ...
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What current is “normal” for constant battery drain (not parasitic)
I'm having some problems with battery going dead sometimes, and I noticed that there are some small sparks after disconnecting the battery for a few seconds and then reconnecting again. It is not big ...
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How to track down an intermittent battery drain?
I know there are several questions on here about finding the source of a battery drain (like Battery drains by itself when vehicle is parked (parasitic draw) ). However I don't think the answers ...
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2000 Dodge Intrepid electrical problem
I accidently let the battery power cable touch the frame of the car and it sparked. Now my car does not light up dashboard or anything type of power. I tried jumping the car and still no sin of life. ...
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Motorcycle battery - correct voltage running and stopped?
Hopefully a pretty straight forward one: I've been having trouble starting my bike. I checked the voltage on the battery when it was idling and got 12.9. Is this too low?
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The headlights dim to almost off when I turn off the engine. How do I test the battery?
My car still starts fine but when I turn off the car (just the motor . . the key is still in and "on") I noticed the headlights dim to almost off. It's and older car and the headlights don't turn off ...
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Anderson connector for car battery?
I am thinking about making a 20Ah LiFePo battery for my jeep with 4 tenergy LifePo4 cells from eBay.
I will solder the terminals directly to each other, but for the leads going to the car, can I use ...
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Alarm system appears to be going out?
A bit ago, I went out to my van (1998 Toyota Sienna), unlocked, and got in with nothing unusual. When I put the key in the ignition and turned it to the on position, all the appropriate lights came ...
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What happens if a dry charged battery is used without electrolyte?
I bought a battery today for my scooter. The mechanic fitted the battery into the scooter and it seems to be running fine. But when I noticed the battery's box later on, it said "Dry Charged" and on ...
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How do you clean battery corrosion? [duplicate]
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Should I use coca cola or baking soda + water to clean my battery clamps?
My roommate's car wouldn't start, and we found a ton of corrosion on the battery posts. He ...
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Should I use coca cola or baking soda + water to clean my battery clamps?
The clamps that are attached to the car battery are corroded, I was told either of these liquids will work. Which one is better? Is there a how to guide on the exact steps I need to take? With my ...
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RPM and duration to recharge a battery?
My car had been sitting for a while without being driven. The battery now has a weak charge but it can get the engine started (barely). I would like to charge the battery by running the engine, but ...
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Sudden battery drain in brand new Accord
The other day we stopped for lunch for about an hour on a long trip in a 2012 Honda Accord EX-L 4 cylinder. When we came back the battery had drained so much the car had to be jump started. The ...
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How do I know if my car battery is dead?
By mistake, I left the headlights on overnight for my Honda Civic 2008. 24 hours later when I tried to start it, the car would not start and nothing would come on including the internal lights and the ...
