Why is the battery on my dahboard dead?
Started fine from cold at home, stopped at a shop 2 minutes later for some bakewell tarts, got back in and it was as dead as anything, wouldn’t light up the dahboard.
How long does it take for a car battery to die?
The average car battery dies after three to five years. Car batteries have a shorter lifespan if you’re in an area prone to especially cold winters. Keep an eye on your battery’s ‘birthdays’ and looking for the warning signs of battery failure.
What makes a battery short out on a Varta?
Having cut open the Varta battery I can see that the construction is rather dfferent from an old fashioned traditional battery. One difference is that the plates go right to the floor of the battery which means that any debris from sulphation or mecahnical damage is more easily able to short out the cells.
When did my wife’s car battery give up?
A couple of years later, wife’s car battery gave up one morning also out of the blue, but able to “bump” start on sloping driveway and head straight to battery replacement company. I had the same problem as Alan on my BMW a few years ago.
Is the cooling fan on my C230 working?
Mercedes C230 Single Engine Cooling Fan is Not Working Large Wires Red and Black have 12 volts and Good Ground. Small Mercedes C230: Cooling Fan..12 volts pos and 3.1 volt Ground…
What are the signs that your car battery is dead?
Learn the signs that your car battery is dead or dying. The typical battery, in vehicles made in 1952 and later, is a “wet-cell” battery—a plastic cube containing sulfuric acid and lead, with two terminals coming out of the top or the side.
Can a loose battery cable cause a car to die?
In my years as a mechanic, one thing I have learned is that an old battery or loose battery cables can cause really big problems that make it appear that something complicated is wrong with your vehicle.
How to know if your Pontiac Solstice battery is dead?
A multimeter is your best friend. With the engine idling check across both battery posts. If your alternator is working correctly, you should get between 13-15 volts. If you’re not, the problem is not likely to be your battery. Did you ever get the problem fixed?