Questions tagged [battery]
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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Heard bang while driving, car wont start
I heard a bang right after shifting gears and I suddenly lost power to my radio and power steering. My engine was still running fine after the bang. But when I shut it off I couldnt start it again. ...
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2014 Dodge Dart Starting Issue
My son has a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT with a little over 113,000 miles.
One day last week the car wouldn't start. No check engine light or codes. Battery was purchased 3 months ago. Had it towed to a very ...
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07 Ford Edge: battery and alternator problems
Replaced alternator, fuses, temperature control sensor, the plug that goes to the alternator and battery. The battery light comes on a few minutes after crank. We check the voltage on alternator and ...
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2016 VW Golf won't turn on
I have a 2016 VW Golf that I can't quite turn on. This morning, I stuck my key in the ignition, and the lights on the dash popped up like normal. As soon as I turned the key, everything went off, I ...
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02 Honda civic LX battery drain
Put a new alternator in and it's charging I believe I took the negative cable off and it said running but while driving is sputters dies out and then especially when the Sun goes down when it's ...
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2009 Jaguar xf 2.7 diesel battery issues
Car wouldnt start this morning and battery reading 11.66 v on the multimeter so time for a change I think.Looked to see the age of the battery and found this inscribed on the top of the battery.......
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very old battery but healthy - replace?
the battery in my vehicle was manufactured in the 41st week of 2017. I've never had any issues with it. In my online research, many sources say batteries last from 3-5 years, which would make my ...
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Long crank time when engine is warm/after car has been driven
My car has about 155,000 miles and it's a Toyota Avalon 2008 V6. A few months ago, my battery died and I got it replaced at AutoZone (by someone who, I found out, wasn't qualified). My car sounded ...
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Fully charged battery won't start engine
I have a Triumph Street Twin Motorcycle (2016) that has generally low milage and running well over the years. When trying to ride recently the bike stuttered and engine didn't kick in, after a few ...
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Why doesn't my chopper have electrical power?
I have a Custom Chopper with a 1992 1340evo, my voltage regulator rectifier came unplugged from the starter. I plugged it back in and it started and ran. The next day, I started the bike and it ran ...
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Hard to restart motorcycle after 30 min trip
My motorbike (Triumph Street Triple R 2013) has an interesting issue. When measuring the battery, it constantly is over 12.7v or even higher. And it starts the engine super well when cold. The problem ...
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Subaru Crosstrek sat for 9 months, jump started fine, then died after 5 minutes
I have a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. I was out of the country for 9 months so left it garaged. I just got back and tried starting it. It jump started immediately which was great. I let it idle for a few ...
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Help Needed! My vehicle (2015 Nissan Sentra) is not starting after Brake Job. - DIY
After doing brake job, both front Disk and rear drum, I have tried starting the vehicle but it's not starting. haven't faced this issue previously don't know what's wrong. It seems completely weird. ...
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I have Honda Accord 2018 Touring , Navigation Display Screen not working
I have Honda Accord 2018 Touring, my brother mistakenly reversed the connections to the battery terminals and now the the Navigation display screen won't power on.
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Would using a bolt be sufficient to close any loose battery terminals?
One of my battery terminals was too small and the cars battery clamps do not fit tighlty , a mechanic then placed a bolt inbetween the gap and it tightened, would this work provided the bolt is ...
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2019 Mazda CX3 with start/stop engine, is a special "start stop" battery needed?
I have a generic 60Ah battery in my car. It seems to work fine. Was installed by a kind of semi-shady shop, but has worked fine for over a year.
A more "reputable" shop looked at it and said ...
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Please explain this no crank no start
hyundai coupe 2l 2006.
Car was idle for a while then sent for a service and in addition to service garage said battery was drained so they changed it.
After taking the car back I noticed the car would ...
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VW Polo battery question
My (VW Polo SE TSI Mk5, 2015, 1.2, bought secondhand) car just had a new battery fitted (EFB for start-stop cars) and on checking the battery voltage with a multimeter at idle (engine on, car ...
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2011 RAM 1500 Trouble Starting
I have a 2011 RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7. Within the last 6 weeks I replaced the battery. After I did that my truck would fail to start on the first few turns of the key. When I turn the key I hear the &...
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How many CCA is too little and indicates the battery needs replacing
My mechanic said they tested my battery and saw it has 366 CCA. The label on the battery says it has 500 CCA. The battery is about 4 years old and the warranty is 42 months so it's outside of ...
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2015 Kia Forte Intermittent Low Voltage Occurrences - P0562
2015 Kia Forte
I’m hoping people can throw some ideas to this one, we are really struggling to pinpoint the issue. Many thanks in advance.
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Intermittently, while driving, my car will ...
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Understanding the battery report on my vehicle
Had two questions about a battery report I received on my vehicle. The technician suggested I drive my vehicle more. I was hoping to understand why the report made him think that.
The battery is ...
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Car loses all electrical on start up and then returns
My car (2011 Honda Fit) has lost all electrical power a few times in the past while. For example, I was at a gas station, and when I got back in and turned the key, it had power for a second, and ...
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Full tank ? empty tank ? frequent fills? What about EV
Sure it is agreed by most to not drive a petrol car on empty ,This is also true for lithium powered EV.Also for EV it is not so good to drive on 100% charge .If your application involves a very small ...
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Battery drained in overnight
My new car bedtime t99 battery got drained in overnight now no display all dead, I tried jump start but shows svs light what is it major problem
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Car will not start unless AC is turned on
My car Toyota Corolla will not turn on unless my AC is in the on position why is that? If I get a jump the car will turn on but die immediately unless the air conditioner is in the on position
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Can I place the battery in my 2005 Cayenne Turbo with an AGM?
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Can I replace battery with H9 AGM battery or do I need to use a lead-acid battery? I have read that the 2005 software does not recognize the AGM and will not charge at ...
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2017 Sentra won't start w/o a jump. Battery only a few months old and mechanic checked out alternator
I started having issues starting the car a week ago. The battery had recently been replaced. Once the car starts (with a battery pack I keep in the car now), it has no issues driving.
I took it to a ...
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Can short-circuit during jump-start damage the vehicle?
I am worried about this question -
Today I was helped on the road by a random driver (she had Mercedes w2xx, might have been w220) who helped me to jump-start my car. However, after I removed jumper ...
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Will a 12v alternator/generator connected in parallel to the vehicle alternator cause damage long term?
I am a computer systems administrator and I've don't basic work on my car but haven't done anything significant with car electrical.
I have an overland/adventure truck I'm building with a battery bank ...
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Broken 80 Amp Auxiliary Fuse / Lithium Charging Options
2019 Ford Transit Connect
Self built camper
Some mechanical knowledge
Under the computer, in the engine compartment, I connected an AGM house battery to the 80 amp bolt in fuse. AT some point I did ...
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Risk of solar panel overcharging 12v battery?
I've purchased a used boat that came with the following:
D18S/T3 Battery: AJC 12V 18Ah Sealed Lead Acid – AGM – VRLA Battery (photo)
SunForce Solar Panel: 1.5 Watt, 12-Volt Solar Power Sports Battery ...
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99 Dodge ram No power at all
I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 with Magnum engine. I lost the key so a friend hotwired it at the steering column. It worked fine until at some point when starting it via wires he crossed 2 wires now ...
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Can I put a higher/bigger battery for my Suzuki XL7?
I have a 2020 Suzuki XL7 1.5L. It came with a wet-cell battery: Furukawa FB 38B19L (32Ah). I'm about to replacing my battery, and I wonder what type of battery I should consider.
I already checked ...
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tried to jump infinity qx56 now none of dashlights work
a couple days ago I had to use my jumpbox to start my infinity qx56 4wd, then it kept getting worse where I had to jump it everytime I turned it off , and my jumpbox wasn't enouph so I hooked up my ...
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New alternator and 2 new batteries but still get bad battery light
Have a dual battery setup in my 2000 gmc Sierra with an auxiliary battery for my sub isolated through a relay to the other for charging had some issues with the lights dimming so I replaced the ...
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2002 VW New Beetle battery discharges only while driving?
My 2002 VW New Beetle has a sketchy (dis)charging issue. Specifically it appears that while the AC is running (though I'm not positive that's always the case) after about 15-20 minutes of driving the ...
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Quick-release for battery terminal loops (D18S/T3)
I have a D18S/T3 battery that I want to use to power the lights of an aluminum boat.
I don't want to leave the battery in the boat when I'm not using it. I figure the elements would damage the ...
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Will solid state EV batteries be chargeable using current chargers?
It seems that solid state batteries in EVs may be only a few years off. Does anyone know whether current charging systems/plugs will be capable of charging these batteries?
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Mazda 626 (1986) not starting
Hey so I got this old mazda 626, the 1986 2.0 SL hatchback, and it refuses to start, it works on jump start but as soon as you stop and idle it switches off. I suspect the battery to be dead, as it ...
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What could be the reason for my car not starting
I have a 2014 Chevy Captiva. The engine was just replaced last year. My car won't start. I turn the key and can hear one click and then nothing. The lights on the dash all come on, the radio works, ...
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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 ...
