What should I do with my classic car battery?
Since classic car owners are familiar with how to treat a battery during long-term storage we’ll just touch on this briefly and then move on. When storing cars for long periods of time it’s a good idea to remove the battery from the automobile. If possible store them in a clean and dry environment with moderate temperatures.
What to do if you have electrical issues after replacing a battery?
If you’re experiencing electrical issues immediately after a battery replacement or disconnect, make sure the battery cables were re-attached and tightened down properly. Herculean strength isn’t necessary, but the cables should be snug and not move around or come off of the battery posts.
What’s the problem with classic cars and batteries?
When it comes to vintage cars and batteries the biggest problem is when unexpected long-term storage occurs. Sometimes we park our classics expecting to use them in the near future. Nevertheless, life gets busy and weeks, months and years go by without the opportunity to start and run them.
What does no crank no start car mean?
Mechanics refer to this as a no crank no start condition. Of course, the number one reason for an engine not the crank on any car would be a problem with the battery. Since classic car owners are familiar with how to treat a battery during long-term storage we’ll just touch on this briefly and then move on.
What to do if your car has low battery power?
Unfortunately there isn’t a quick solution to low battery power other than pulling out a mulitmeter and testing the 120-volt electrical coming in, the draw used in the coach, the voltage going to the batteries from the converter, and the condition of the batteries with a digital battery tester.
If you’re experiencing electrical issues immediately after a battery replacement or disconnect, make sure the battery cables were re-attached and tightened down properly. Herculean strength isn’t necessary, but the cables should be snug and not move around or come off of the battery posts.
What to do if no power to ignition or headlights?
And its the only thing left on the checklist that is in line to power the solenoid and headlights. Purchased an aftermarket ignition and spliced it in place of the old ignition switch. A starter relay was inexpensive so I purchased one just in case. I put the old starter relay back into the plug.
Is there no power to the car BA?
New car battery, but there is no power to the car jeep ba… The Jeep has been sitting for 2 months and went to start it and it did not even make any noise, I pulled the battery and had it charged, put it in the car and still got absolutely nothing. No lights go on, and none of the dash controls work.