Should 4 year old replace car battery?
So the rule of thumb is simple for battery replacement: You have approximately four years before the battery will theoretically begin its slide from chemical powerhouse to chemical paperweight. At the four-year mark, start watching for symptoms (which we’ll discuss in a bit) and be prepared to take action.
Should you replace a 6 year old car battery?
The car battery is rechargeable. It uses its charge to power the vehicle systems while it’s parked and to turn over the engine when you want to start it. To avoid this situation, the battery should be replaced before its capacity drops to a critical level. On average, a car battery lasts from 5 to 7 years.
What happens when you change the battery in a Toyota?
Came back the next morning, left overnight in parking lot, and fob worked and car cranked. Nothing different from when it wouldn’t crank and fob wouldn’t except an overnight sleep at the parking lot. Toyota neglected to mention anywhere that changing a battery can cause the software to go nuts.
Why does my Toyota Prius not start when I replace the battery?
Old battery died, jumper didn’t work. Lights radio, etc work just no start. Replaced battery, same issue. Any idea before I call dealer? And the Fob doesn’t work either now. It’s battery is good, light comes on when buttons depressed. The brake pedal feels stiff when I depress before pushing start button. Yes it is in Park.
What to do if your Toyota won’t start?
Battery – If the connections on your battery become corroded, there is no longer a connection to the rest of the car. This can keep you from starting. Clean the posts and try to start the car. Additionally, the battery may be dead. Take a battery tester and test the cranking amps to see if they are weak.
What does it mean when your car battery won’t start?
Fob basically acts like it is dead. Won’t work door. The battery is good, little light blinks as you push lock/unlock etc. car will go to accessory with lights doors radio wipers etc working. Just will not start. It is a possibility that the new battery isn’t fully charged but only enough to power on the lights.