When did I put the new battery in my solstice?

Well, I am also back at it….put the new battery in six weeks ago, everything ran fine and have had the car out on multiple occasions. In fact drove it on the 4th of July, went out yesterday morning and turned the key, click, no start, everything lights up, good power et….but no joy. Charged the battery and it read 12.9 volts, but no start.

When does a car battery lose its power?

3. Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.

When does the battery light come back on?

The car drove fine and after 10-15 minutes the battery light went off. However when I drove it later on during my drive the light came back on. Why is this does anybody know?

What should you do if your car battery won’t start?

05 W905 Sprinter-02:SL500 Silver Arrow-00 W220 S500-90 W126 300SEL-1986 W201s 16V NAM & EURO. What will you guys do with your car battery when you are not drive for couple of weeks or more ? A- Disconnect battery ? B- Trickle charge ? C- Let it be ? D – Sell the car due to so picky vehicle ?

Can a car run when the battery is off?

Any electronic device with memory settings, like a clock and radio station presets, draws power from the battery while the vehicle ignition is off. This drain is so small, you can leave a modern truck sitting for a week or more and it will still start up and run fine.

What should I do if my battery has no starting current?

If you have no starting current, check the “open circuit” (ground cable removed) from the battery and the voltage checked at the battery’s terminals. It will almost always be normal. Reconnect the ground cable and re-check the voltage.

When does a car battery start to drain?

If the battery drains when the vehicle sits for three or four days, that’s a lower amp draw than one that drains the battery overnight. Discovering the source of an electrical draw is a process of elimination. First, check the easy stuff.

Can a new battery cause a car to die?

I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?

Is it worth it to get a new battery?

Another (new) battery is expensive — and a lot of work to change. You can hook up an ammeter for virtually free (well OK, you may have to spend ten bucks for a meter at Harbor Freight). If there is no leakage — or you can prove the alternator is working — then get another battery. Click to expand…

How long does an unused car battery last?

An unused new battery will have a much shorter life span if it’s not recharged often. [2] Your battery will drain faster when it’s connected to your vehicle than when it’s disconnected. When stored properly, a detached car battery can last up to six months. Like new batteries, the key to making it last is to recharge it regularly.

I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?

Why does the battery light come on after the alternator is replaced?

This would make the Battery Light come on. It is also possible that there is a problem with the fusible link or the alternator fuse for the charging system.

How long can a battery last without an alternator?

A good alternator and can last well over a decade, sometimes as long as 15 to 20 years. However, if an alternator does fail on you then you’ll know it fairly quickly as your electrical systems will fail soon afterwards. The charge in your battery does not last long without the alternator there to keep it running properly.

What should you do if your battery dies suddenly?

Most batteries die “suddenly”. I shouldn’t feel hard done by if I were you. Have a look at the recent “Maintenance free batteries” thread. Just had a battery fail on a 2 1/2 year old Mondeo. It was ok 2 hours earlier. This was a Ford calcium silver battery with va on the label, which I think means it was made by Varta.

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.

Why does my Pontiac Solstice battery keep dying?

At least one was a brush/contact issue where the starter wouldn’t work if the armature was in a particular position. Similarly, an intermittent starter relay could cause the same symptom. Two weeks ago my car was dead, charged battery and car was okay for an hour but then battery died again.

Is there an issue with the van battery?

There is an issue with vans killing batteries. They should last days without a crank no problem. Cameras and gps devices won’t kill a normal battery over a matter of hours. You need to disconnect the positive cable and do a current draw test. Something is pulling a lot of amperage.

What happens when a car starts and then dies?

You’ll hear the engine turning and everything will seem fine. However, there may come a point in time when your car will start but then die almost immediately afterward. This will aggravate you a lot because it will seem like your car should be working since you got it to start first.

Why does my car not start after I replace the battery?

Evaluating Your Car’s Key Systems for Possible Failure. There are many other possible problems that could lead to the fact that, after you’ve replaced the battery, the car won’t start. One or more of several key systems might not run properly, or there could be a serious malfunction with the electrical system.

Why does my car make a clicking noise when I start it?

Scenario: Tried to start car the other day and only get a clicking sound. Starter motor doesn’t turn the engine, but lights and stereo still working. Hooked up some jumper cables and the car started straight away.

How can I tell if I need a new battery?

Well u can monitor the battery voltage when turning the key and watch it drop, then check the surface voltage and that will be enough to determine a new battery.

Is the battery on my Batt fully charged?

My battery charger says my batt is fully charged. The battery is less than a year old, but I had to jump start it about 3 weeks ago. Battery voltage is 12v. Nothing unusual happened yesterday except I washed it. It sat outside for 8 hours after the wash, and then I started it and put it in the garage. It started right up.

3. Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.

What happens when you put a new battery in a car?

In some cars, it can last for as long as a decade without any repairs or maintenance. However, if the alternator does fail, the car can still run for a limited time on just battery power. Unfortunately, once the alternator stops charging, you will find that your car won’t start after a new battery has been installed.

When does a car battery go into disuse?

Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.

Is it possible for a car battery to go bad?

More often than not though, the vehicle is completely fine other than a battery that’s acting up. Car batteries are probably the most volatile component in the car, and it doesn’t take much for them to go bad. They only have a shelf life of a few years, and they’ll die quicker because of things like disuse, corrosion, and faulty connections.

What’s the warranty on a car battery that stops working?

First of all, even the cheapest car battery should have at least a 1-year warranty which will likely cover instances where it simply stops functioning without any apparent reason. So your investment will be covered in this case.

Can you replace a car battery at a dealership?

Never ever ever buy a battery at a dealership, what a ripoff, $280?! Same problem. was time to replace battery, have 2013 Chev Silverado, only 56 000 km, however upon replacing battery, vehicle will not start. Purchased battery at GM Dealership, cannot boost, any suggestions please, thank you.

When does a car battery need to be replaced?

If you find it near 11 volts or less, it has a shorted cell and must be replaced. Once your battery is at 12.6 volts, there will be no problem cranking the engine if the cables and connections are in good shape. When the engine is running, measure the battery’s voltage again. You must find between 13.75 and 14.75 volts.

How long does it take for car battery to re-gain charge?

If the switch is in the on position turn the switch off, jump start or charge the battery. The battery should re-gain its state of charge after about 15 minutes of driving. Once all of the door have been closed check the interior and dome lights, these lights should turn off after a short amount of time.

What should I do if my battery won’t start?

You will need a basic multimeter for the job, and you have to first make sure to properly disconnect the battery, so that you can get an accurate reading. A load test might also be recommended, during which the electronic system should be started, and the battery’s output should be measured while it runs. Advance offers this service for free *.

Can a car battery go dead after a few days?

When I returned home, the battery was dead. I have never had that experience on any car ever I drove. This Instructable applies to my car, but with all of the modern electronics running in the background on today’s automobiles, your car may have this problem, too.

When is it time to replace your car battery?

If you have to jump your vehicle more than three times in a single week, it’s time to replace your battery. Even a fairly new battery can turn into a dud really quickly if it has been jumped more than three times in a week.

Why does my car battery take so long to drain?

So if that’s the problem, the alternator would test good, but it wouldn’t charge the battery, and without the battery charging properly, the battery charge will get weaker and weaker, which would explain why it used to take 48 hours to drain and now it only takes 4

When do batteries start to lose their charge?

Many people assume that batteries remain fully charged until they are used, but in reality, batteries begin losing charge directly after they are manufactured. The rate of discharge varies between battery type and brand and can even be affected by the temperature at which the batteries are stored.

How often should a car battery be plugged in?

They can stay in the vehicle all year round – you end up with a plug hanging out of the front of your vehicle, just like with a block heater. “You plug the car in and forget about it,” Brown-Harrison says. “For the average driver, plugging it in once a week overnight is enough.”

What does it mean when a battery is past its expiration date?

When a battery is expired, it means that the battery’s manufacturer can no longer guarantee that the battery has a full life or charge. More specifically battery expiration dates are based upon when the batteries total self-discharge will exceed 20%.

Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.

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