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A rechargeable device most often made of lead plates covered in an electrolyte and protected by a plastic shell which supplies consistent electrical energy to a motor vehicle. Often referred to as an SLI battery (starting, lighting, ignition). Powers starter motor, lights, and ignition systems of a motor vehicle.

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Overdischarged battery Yz 450 F 2021 [closed]

first time on this site and I am looking for some help. Today I wanted to ride my yz 450f (2021 model) after some months but when I tried to use the start button the bike wouldnt do anything. I have ...
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Key Fob battery lasts a month or so before low battery but test shows battery is nearly full camry 2007

Can anyone help me w/this? I put a new battery in, it works well, but w/in a month or so the car thinks it is low battery and at that point it'll not work some of the time. Not long later it'll not ...
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2010 Kia soul car not staying on after removing jumper cables

Car wouldn’t start so used jumper cables to start car. However, after removing jumper cables lights dimmed then car died. 2nd try Jump starting car removed cables and was able to keep car running ...
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What is the effect of lightning and thunder on the performance of your car?

After heavy thunderstorms and lighting, my car's automatic door locks wouldn't work. This is even if I push them manually (on the driver's side and the back side). After a few days, the door locks ...
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Does disconnecting the negative reset my clock?

I took my car to have glow plugs changed and when I had it back was surprised the clock with the time on it wasn’t reset does this mean the plugs wasnt changed? Because you are supposed to disconnect ...
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Very rapid battery drain, dies while driving

thanks in advance! I have a 2007 Nissan Murano SE. The primary symptom is it literally loses power while driving, going into emergency mode before finally dying all together. But no low battery ...
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2002 Toyota Sequoia not starting

I recently bought a 2002 Toyota Sequoia with 130,000 miles, it ran perfectly for about a week, but one of the handles had broken off inside the cabin. I searched up videos on how to replace the handle,...
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Jump start battery kit DIY, what battery to choose?

I'm considering a DIY project of a jump start kit. I know it's commercially available but I thought it'd be fun to DIY and customize the way I want. I guess the first order of business is to choose a ...
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Subaru legacy 2021

2021 subaru legacy will start with jumper cables I let it idle for a half an hour then shut it of and when I went to try and start it that I only getting a clicking noise. Also when I try to start ...
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New alternator new battery

So my Toyota Corolla 2005 alternator went bad so we purchased a new one off Rockauto.com first time for me personally anyway so after replacing it and reconnecting everything I plug my Battery which ...
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Charging car battery with charger without disconnecting from car

Got a Toyota Corolla E170 and it is only used for highway travels twice a month. Car has a tracker installed as well. I want to give the battery (lead acid 46AH) a top up using battery charger (10A) ...
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2008 Mustang Cabin Leak and “Check Charging System”

Went to go run some errands today and my 2008 Mustang wouldn’t start. Didn’t even sound like the engine was trying to turn over. Lights flashed inside and CD player went absolutely ballistic. The dash ...
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How much does disconnected new car battery lose charge over a day?

I have a new five-month old (yes months) battery that is not keeping charge. I disconnected and charged the battery overnight using a trickle charger. I got the bad battery indicator on the charger. ...
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Is there a reference set of standard battery types / codes?

I've seen batteries types referred to with three digit codes such 096, 047. Are these standardised and if so is there a comprehensive that lists all of them or are they simply brand-specific model ...
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Slow crank no start, voltage drop

A few days ago it was -20 and my car wouldn't start. It cranked for a few seconds then slowed down. Tried to jump start it but had the same results. I checked voltage on the battery posts and it ...
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Reconnecting "starter" battery sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid

I have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid with a 12-mo old 151R starter battery. I disconnect the negative wire from the post after each use because the car sits 3-7 days between uses. The negative clamp is ...
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What's wrong with my car battery?

If I leave my car without starting for 4-5 days - the car won't start up. I have to jumpstart it (using a portable battery) Using multimeter with the car off, it reads about 12.4V Does the battery ...
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What's this loose wire near the battery of 2001 Toyota Highlander?

I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander which won't start. I also was unable to jump it. When I was looking around under the hood, I noticed that there was a black cable with an exposed end floating near the ...
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P0300 code (random misfire, all cylinders) but only after cold start

The past couple of times I've started my car for the first time in the day, I've had a problem with the engine running rough and sputtering, and being really down on power alongside a P0300 code ...
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Changing a modern maintenance-free AGM battery - chemical burn/irritation risks

I just replaced a 5-year-old maintenance-free AGM battery (Varta silver dynamic 95Ah 850CCA), and the only precaution I took was to wear latex examination gloves. (The car is also only 5 years old). ...
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How do you ensure your USB jump-battery is always ready to be used?

I got a couple of these USB batteries from Costco, expecting nothing and hoping for the best. This morning we had a dead battery issue on the Hyundai. Now we had a scheduled power outage a few weeks ...
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12 V split charge system, full circuit specs

I'm working on a 12 V split charge system in a vehicle and I'm confused about which components to choose. Here's my current setup Alternator (BOSCH A0165) : 150 Amps Relay (NAGARES RDT/3-12) : 100 - ...
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Battery Relocation to Trunk Pros & Cons?

Are there any significant upsides or downsides to moving the battery to the the trunk? My impression is that it's just a preference thing that doesn't really affect anything at all in any real way. ...
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Can batteries on my RV be brought back to life?

My 6 V RV batteries were very dry and I added 1 gal. of water to the two of them. Now the sp. gr. is very low (1.1). They are up to 13.4 V on the charger after 4 hrs. It’s in the 30’s today so that ...
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Battery terminals, how hard is it OK to "force" terminal on there?

I'm adding an aftermarket terminal to my battery so I can connect some other stuff while keeping the OEM connectors intact. First, here's a picture the aftermarket terminal: And then, here's a ...
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What are desirable battery chacteristics for a seldom used car?

I have an older car (2006 Volvo XC90) which I drive occasionally (once a month). I am planning to buy a new battery for it. Ideally, I would want a battery that can handle being charged only once a ...
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New car battery keeps dying

I put in a new battery around May this year. Although I got a cheaper one, the battery specs seemed sufficient for the car. I've been driving it every month or so, and the battery often dies and needs ...
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Is it time to replace the battery?

When I let my car idle over the night the battery voltage is around 12.2v and after running it's around 12.5v, and charging voltage is around 14-14.2v, i thought the monoblock amp which i connected ...
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Does running the engine without using air conditioner significantly influence battery life?

Is there a tangible benefit to never using the air conditioner and will doing so increase overall battery life ?
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Does storing a car battery on its side damage it?

I just bought a new battery yesterday that I'm planning to install this weekend. I wasn't thinking and I just plunked it in my car on its side so it wouldn't tip. But then I just this remembered this ...
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Will OBD2 Hud Head Up Display drain car battery if left plugged when car is off?

I am buying a HUD Head Up Display. It goes in Sleep Mode when ignition is off (screen turns off). I asked the manufacturer, they said it uses 0.3mAh when in Sleep Mode (400mA while in use). Is this ...
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My car would crank but not start. Eventually it starts back up and then everything turned off 20 feet later. Now no lights on my dash show up

My car started chugging and then everything turned off. Eventually I got 5 gallons of gas in the tank(already had a quarter tank) and then cranked it but it wouldn’t start. Eventually it started up ...
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Toyota Tacoma 2006 battery drains when started but returns to 11.8V when not running

2006 Tacoma 6-cyl 4x4, and the battery is 3 years old. Truck would not start this morning, so I checked the voltage - 11.8V. When I cracked the ignition, it just clicked. To me that usually means a ...
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2019 Jeep Cherokee won't start

My car is a 2019 Jeep Cherokee on Friday my car wouldn't start. On my dashboard it said low battery voltage. I have had the battery a year and a half. I had someone jump it off and it started up. I ...
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Honda SH 150i 2005 Battery Questions

I ride a Honda SH 150i 2005 model and I have the following questions. The motorcycle was parked for about one and a half month. Obviously, after this period of time battery discharged. I removed the ...
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I have a 3500 watt car audio system and want the cheapest way to run it?

I have a 3500w system I need to know if I need a high output alternator or can I just replace my stock battery with a 4800 w energie battery
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Will battery recharge help temporarily?

I am fairly certain my wife's BMW X1 needs a new battery, but cannot get into NTB for another couple of days. If I give the battery a bit of a boost with my external charger for the next two nights, ...
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VW Polo 1.6TDI goes into limp mode turbo underboost

I have got a few issues with my POLO TDI 2012. My car starts and runs, one day when I start it in the morning, car idles roughly (rpm jumps up and down quickly). Then the car starts acting weird, like ...
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Bad battery? Bad alternator? Bad starter? 2004 honda civic?

Today went to start my 2004 honda civic and when I put the key in the ignition I got nothing no power no sound no crank nothing..... I just replaced the battery with a good die hard battery less than ...
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Car battery test says it is Good, but can’t charge above 12.45V

Is a battery that tests good but has a low max voltage still useable, or is it time to replace? This car is mostly used in winter, so other times I use a battery maintainer once per week. If I ...
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Decode date on AC Delco 78S battery

The date on my AC Delco 78S battery is S082P When was it manufactured? I ask because August isn't here yet so how could it be made in August?
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How to get a rough approximation of how long it would take to discharge battery almost fully when keep ignition on?

I want to do a simple 'test' to see if my motorcycle battery is draining too fast. I've heard that if you keep motorcycle ignition on over night, it will drain. But I could not find any single source ...
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Battery level indicators in dashboard of four wheeler vehicles

Dashboard Symbols Lead acid batteries v/s Lithium ion batteries Lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles Are there Battery level indicators on the dashboard of four wheeler vehicles? Can ...
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2007 honda civic wont start after new battery and starter

i have a 2007 honda civic ex 5 speed. so in like a week out of 30 times starting my car it didn't start like 5 times. than it wouldn't start at all.so i tried to pop start it and was fine. so i was ...
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How can I diagnose the cause of a flat battery?

Two days ago I could not start my car. The battery seemed flat. I seldom use my car and when I use it I only drive short distances. I carried the battery home and charged it with a smart charger. ...
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New AGM 12V battery at 10.8V - charger says it is full

Yesterday I bought a new Varta Powersports 508 012 008 AGM 12V battery. Assuming it was mostly charged I immediately hooked it up to my generators starter motor and it started it without problem. ...
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Best way to recharge battery using alternator?

Let's say I'm unable to start my car. I get a jump from another car, and my car is now running and charging the battery. The advice I get next is "leave it running for 45 minutes so it can ...
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Jaguar Battery Date

Please can someone tell me what the date is for my battery the only numbers I can find are GX73-10655-AB Or 12188F316 Thanks
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ECU leaks current

Im the proud owner of an ER-6F from 2009. I just tested my bike for leaking current and noticed it did. When pulling the fuses I found the ECU to be the culprit. I assume this is not normal. What do i ...
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Is there any walkthrough material, or guide to set up solars on a Tesla to charge while driving?

I have found videos and full tutorials how to achieve solar charging with portable solar panels such that you could even non-temporarily affix to the top of the car, and charge when you stop (normally,...
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