Will a dead battery throw a code?
A dying, fading car battery means low voltage. As a result, your car’s computer, which is responsible for reporting error codes, is also receiving low voltage. An error code will be generated which will in turn trigger the Check Engine Light or even the Battery Charge Warning Light to display.
How long can a jumped battery last?
It depends on the reason for the jump start. If the battery ran down to something like the headlights being left on, or alternator failure, the battery will only lose a few weeks of life out of what was remaining, which could be many years.
Why is my battery dead after a jump start?
Could be that the battery has a low voltage which will trigger the CEL. I know this from experience. I put the battery on a charger, had my guys at GY check her out and clear the code and no more issues. I have a dead amp that was pulling power through the remote wire which is why my battery was being drained.
How to tell if your car battery is dead?
If you don’t have a code scanner, look thru the forum pages for doing the “KEY DANCE”. Easy to do and will post most CEL codes thru the odometer location to help you figure out what the car’s computer is not liking that’s making it run poorly. It coded Cylinder Misfire. So no chance of it being the battery?
What to do if your car stereo battery dies?
Car stereos with a code feature require you to input a preset code any time the battery dies or is disconnected. The code may be in your owner’s manual, or you might have to contact a dealer. Electrical system components can be damaged during a jump start if precautions aren’t taken.
What should I do if my Avenger battery dies?
I have a 2011 Avenger and the battery died and I used a jump box and it started then died. Did it again later and then it kept a charge for hours. But now engine light is on and it runs like crap. Sputtering kind of. Any ideas? I hope it isn’t from 1022!
Could be that the battery has a low voltage which will trigger the CEL. I know this from experience. I put the battery on a charger, had my guys at GY check her out and clear the code and no more issues. I have a dead amp that was pulling power through the remote wire which is why my battery was being drained.
If you don’t have a code scanner, look thru the forum pages for doing the “KEY DANCE”. Easy to do and will post most CEL codes thru the odometer location to help you figure out what the car’s computer is not liking that’s making it run poorly. It coded Cylinder Misfire. So no chance of it being the battery?
Why did my car radio stop working after the battery died?
In most cases, fixing a car stereo that quit working after the battery died is a lot simpler than that. Of course, it can also be a lot more complicated. There are a few different reasons for a car radio to stop working after the battery has gone completely dead.
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.