Dead
mcaffrey55
11-21-2009, 02:12 PM
Hey everyone. Last month I woke up and tried to start my car and the battery was dead. I jump started it and replaced the battery. It seemed fine until today when I went to start it and it was dead again. Any ideas on what the problem might be or how i can diagnose it on my own?
danielsatur
11-21-2009, 03:37 PM
Did you replace with a new battery?
Old, or used batteries won't hold a charge, like they once did.
Old, or used batteries won't hold a charge, like they once did.
mcaffrey55
11-21-2009, 05:08 PM
Yes. I bought a new one.
danielsatur
11-21-2009, 05:48 PM
It sounds like the alternator isn't doing it's job, is there any DTC's, or Alarms?
1) Don't jump start, the battery is dead, and this will cause too much of a demand for the alternator.
2) Take the battery out, and take it back to the local Auto parts store for a free charge.
3) Put the battery back in your car, and have the local Auto parts store test your alternator.
1) Don't jump start, the battery is dead, and this will cause too much of a demand for the alternator.
2) Take the battery out, and take it back to the local Auto parts store for a free charge.
3) Put the battery back in your car, and have the local Auto parts store test your alternator.
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