Dear all,
First of all, how long does a car battery last? Is it climate dependent?
Next, I plan to change the battery myself and I want to know if there's any precaution e.g. sequential removal/connecting of battery terminals (like the ones we read when jump starting a dead battery)? What tools do I need? Will a small wrench do?What are the precautions to change a car battery?
A regular car battery usually lasts 3-4 years. It's pretty simple to switch out for most vehicles. I would in the very least have a 3/4 ratchet and socket set and a couple of flat head and phillips head screwdrivers.
Beyond however it's mounted in the vehicle there are two posts. Just disconnect the negative and the positive and install the new battery.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION THAT YOU DO NOT TOUCH ONE OF YOUR TOOLS OR ANYTHING METAL TO BOTH THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON YOUR BATTERY.
Dear Julian C,
Car batteries do not have a specific lifespan, but most last from 2 - 5 years. Yes, climate plays a part in their durability. Extreme heat and cold will shorten their life.
Changing a battery is easy. Make sure to not wear metal objects like watches, rings, etc, to avoid any possible short circuit or electric shock. Remove the negative terminal first with a proper sized wrench (10mm is a good start). Consider wearing gloves for protection from battery acid spills. Inspect each battery cable for splitting cases or other damage and replace if needed. Make sure the new battery is secure in the car and not sitting loose, as any jostling or bumping can damage it. Spray on some battery terminal protectant, or coat the terminal in petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion from forming.
That's it. Keep the battery warranty handy in case you need to submit a claim.
Regards.What are the precautions to change a car battery?
If your car is 1996 or newer, the first thing you'll need is a "setting saver" so that you don't need to have the radio security code.
1. Get some latex gloves and eye protection.
2. Install setting saver.
3. remove NEGATIVE terminal first. Normally black, but you should be able to follow it to the engine block.
4. remove POSITIVE, normally red. A big cable should go to the starter.
5. take the old battery out. watch your fingers.
6. put new battery in car, fasten the battery hold-down to keep the battery from tipping over and causing a fire.
7. use wire brush to clean terminals and battery posts.
8. Install POSITIVE first, tighten terminal so you can't wiggle it.
9. Install NEGATIVE last, tighten also.
10. Put some vaseline or grease on the terminals to reduce corrosion.
11. remove setting saver. Start car.
NOTE: DO NOT ALLOW TOOLS TO TOUCH POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE CAR, YOU WILL CREATE SPARKS AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. Eye protection is smart, because under some circumstances, sparks could cause the hydrogen gas generated by a battery to explode.
A couple weeks of real cold weather annually (30-40 below @ night) usually tells you that a good battery will be reliable about 4 years.
Tools may vary. Match tool to the fastener. Always look away before the 2nd final connection to avoid potential explosion getting in your face.What are the precautions to change a car battery?
Make sure when you are installing it, you put the hot (red) wire in place before the ground (Black). The opposite applies to removing a battery (black gets disconnected first). Also, when installing or uninstalling, keep track of where the ground wire is, you don't want it to make contact with the frame and arc unintentionally.
You might need a ratchet with a drive adapter to remove the block holding the battery in place.
If you are not sure of your battery condition go to auto supply and they will test it free.
Pay attention---remove NEGATIVE battery terminal FIRST.
Quite often a weak battery condition can be caused by dirty battery terminals.
The life of a battery can depend on many conditions including climate.
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Extreme temperature ( hot or cold ) reduce the life of a battery.
A car battery can last a very long time, but in most situations, 3 to 6 years is what you'll get.
I would recommend stopping at a Batteries Plus store if you have one near you ( http://www.batteriesplus.com )
They can either replace the battery for you or explain to you how to do it properly. They'll also take your old battery for recycling on the stop. It would be a great way to learn how to do that from a professional.... for free.
climate has alot to do with how long a battier willl last along with the kind you by the cheaper the shourter so get one that is atlest midrage for a longer life exp and make sure your battier is clamped down for the bouncing may be fun with your girl frend is deth for your battier when you change dis coneted the neg first then the possative when reconeting revirs proses and you are done
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
My sisters car battery is dead after the lights were left on. The hood won't open because the hood release latch is broken. If the car just sits all night will it work in the morning?Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
Best to get the hood latch fixed, so you can check all under hood, but for emergency type fix if you have a spot light or a plug in that will fit the cig lighter you can use a 1 amp charger through it, but you have to wire it correct so the plus side is the center of plug and the minus wire is the side contact if you know what your doing this will work for you over night, the hood cable that broke can be opened by any mechanic, If you decide to charge your batt through the cigg lighter, make sure its low amp charger as to high amp can cause a wire to get hot and catch the car on fire, they do make 1 amp charger with cigg lighter plug on the end if you wish to buy one, P.S. sometimes a batt if its newer or in good shape will build up some during the night but not enough to start the car acid type batt will recover some on there own. Retired mech,JFBWill car battery work after sitting overnight?
No.
the vehicle needs to be running for the alternator to charge it up. This would be like asking "my cell phone batter died, if I let it sit all night will it charge itself up?"
Get a pair of pliers and grab where the hood latch release was (I am assuming under the dash) and pull. Keep a pair of pliers in the car.
I'm more concerned about the condition of the engine . . . if you haven't been opening the hood how have you been checking (or changing) the oil or any of the other fluids.
If the lights were left on for any length of time - it may take quite a while to jump start it.Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
no, I work as a technician at a local toyota dealer,the battery may build over time but only if the cables are unhooked even then the battery wont charge enough. u need to manualy open the hood and then charge it if u let me know what kind of car shes has i may be able to help u do it.
Not likely.
You need to get the hood release fixed anyways otherwise you won't be able to do essential things like oil changes.
Best to get the hood latch fixed, so you can check all under hood, but for emergency type fix if you have a spot light or a plug in that will fit the cig lighter you can use a 1 amp charger through it, but you have to wire it correct so the plus side is the center of plug and the minus wire is the side contact if you know what your doing this will work for you over night, the hood cable that broke can be opened by any mechanic, If you decide to charge your batt through the cigg lighter, make sure its low amp charger as to high amp can cause a wire to get hot and catch the car on fire, they do make 1 amp charger with cigg lighter plug on the end if you wish to buy one, P.S. sometimes a batt if its newer or in good shape will build up some during the night but not enough to start the car acid type batt will recover some on there own. Retired mech,JFBWill car battery work after sitting overnight?
No.
the vehicle needs to be running for the alternator to charge it up. This would be like asking "my cell phone batter died, if I let it sit all night will it charge itself up?"
Get a pair of pliers and grab where the hood latch release was (I am assuming under the dash) and pull. Keep a pair of pliers in the car.
I'm more concerned about the condition of the engine . . . if you haven't been opening the hood how have you been checking (or changing) the oil or any of the other fluids.
If the lights were left on for any length of time - it may take quite a while to jump start it.Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
no, I work as a technician at a local toyota dealer,the battery may build over time but only if the cables are unhooked even then the battery wont charge enough. u need to manualy open the hood and then charge it if u let me know what kind of car shes has i may be able to help u do it.
Not likely.
You need to get the hood release fixed anyways otherwise you won't be able to do essential things like oil changes.
Can anyone recommend a smaller power source than a car battery to use central locking?
I need to use a car central locking mechanism for something other than a car and require a power source smaller than a car battery. Any ideas?Can anyone recommend a smaller power source than a car battery to use central locking?
go to a battery store. You can get a rechargeable 12 volt gel pak or buy what they call an APS. Automatic Power Supply. Its used for computers and keeps them operating qwhen the power goes out. You can find them on Ebay or a computer store.Can anyone recommend a smaller power source than a car battery to use central locking?
There are some small 12v motorcycle batteries, but be careful, mayne motorcycle batteries you find will be 6v, ensure you know what you are getting.
go to a battery store. You can get a rechargeable 12 volt gel pak or buy what they call an APS. Automatic Power Supply. Its used for computers and keeps them operating qwhen the power goes out. You can find them on Ebay or a computer store.Can anyone recommend a smaller power source than a car battery to use central locking?
There are some small 12v motorcycle batteries, but be careful, mayne motorcycle batteries you find will be 6v, ensure you know what you are getting.
Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
My sisters car battery is dead after the lights were left on. The hood won't open because the hood release latch is broken. If the car just sits all night will it work in the morning?Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
Best to get the hood latch fixed, so you can check all under hood, but for emergency type fix if you have a spot light or a plug in that will fit the cig lighter you can use a 1 amp charger through it, but you have to wire it correct so the plus side is the center of plug and the minus wire is the side contact if you know what your doing this will work for you over night, the hood cable that broke can be opened by any mechanic, If you decide to charge your batt through the cigg lighter, make sure its low amp charger as to high amp can cause a wire to get hot and catch the car on fire, they do make 1 amp charger with cigg lighter plug on the end if you wish to buy one, P.S. sometimes a batt if its newer or in good shape will build up some during the night but not enough to start the car acid type batt will recover some on there own.
Nope. You're going to have to get creative and pop the hood somehow. Can you see the wires that attach to the release handle? If you can, use some pliers to pull on the bundle (or single cable, depending on the car). That should pop the hood. Otherwise, have it towed to your mechanic and have them a) fix the hood release and b) replace the battery.Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
the battery will still not works.
just try to open the hood to replace the battery.
No you must jump start the car if you leave the headlights on... You'll probably need to find a way to open the hoodWill car battery work after sitting overnight?
no no no.as said u must jump start the carflyff
Best to get the hood latch fixed, so you can check all under hood, but for emergency type fix if you have a spot light or a plug in that will fit the cig lighter you can use a 1 amp charger through it, but you have to wire it correct so the plus side is the center of plug and the minus wire is the side contact if you know what your doing this will work for you over night, the hood cable that broke can be opened by any mechanic, If you decide to charge your batt through the cigg lighter, make sure its low amp charger as to high amp can cause a wire to get hot and catch the car on fire, they do make 1 amp charger with cigg lighter plug on the end if you wish to buy one, P.S. sometimes a batt if its newer or in good shape will build up some during the night but not enough to start the car acid type batt will recover some on there own.
Nope. You're going to have to get creative and pop the hood somehow. Can you see the wires that attach to the release handle? If you can, use some pliers to pull on the bundle (or single cable, depending on the car). That should pop the hood. Otherwise, have it towed to your mechanic and have them a) fix the hood release and b) replace the battery.Will car battery work after sitting overnight?
the battery will still not works.
just try to open the hood to replace the battery.
No you must jump start the car if you leave the headlights on... You'll probably need to find a way to open the hoodWill car battery work after sitting overnight?
no no no.as said u must jump start the car
Why does the car battery drain when you leave the headlights on?
I'm no techie about autos, I'm just curious. What's the difference if the car is on/off? If you could drive the whole night with headlights on, how come it doesn't drain the battery?Why does the car battery drain when you leave the headlights on?
Yes it does.
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The reason is that your car has a charger (alternator) that recharges or powers all electrical system if the engine is running. If the engine is not running then your battery is supplying all the electrical power.
If you don't believe me, just ask anybody who ever left their lights on.
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Ignore all the people below who's making fun of your question. Everybody's knowledge starts somewhere. There was time when even they didn't know what they know now.
There are no bad students as long as the student is interested in learning. There are plenty of bad teachers who thinks they are too smart for their students.
the reason you can drive all night with the lights on is because as the car is on the alternator is charging the battery. no alternator charging the battery, no lights on all night. same with any other light in your car. watch that pesky truck light and glove box light. those will drain the battery too. it draws poer from it. just like a AA bettery in your remote. eventually it will use all the charge that bettery has. hope that helps! good luck!Why does the car battery drain when you leave the headlights on?
win the motor is runing the car makes power for the lights to run off av but win the motor is off the car can't make power for the lights so the battery goes died be caz the battery holds power
The electrical system in a car is powered by the alternator when the car is running. It also keeps the battery fully charged. The battery is designed to hold a specific charge in order to start the car and can power the electrical system (lights, radio, etc) for a relatively short period. If the headlights (major power consumer) are left on while the car is off and it is an older model which doesn't compensate by turning the lights off automatically then eventually, just like a flashlight, the battery will run dead.Why does the car battery drain when you leave the headlights on?
haha wow dont have to be a genius for this one man
Why does my bed get cold ? Its got a blanket!
When your car is running the alternator which is generally belt driven is charging the battery in order to keep a constant flow of electricity to the vehicle. When your is not running the alternator cannot recharge the battery hence draining the battery of all energy.
.... So he can understand........lol something with less big words.
When your car is ON its using gas to run things. and those things keep your battery juiced up. But if your car is OFF then its not using any gas so there is nothing to keep your battery juiced up so it dies.
When the car is turned on there is a generator which comes to life. The head light is then powered by the generator. There is no battery power loss.
With the car turned off, only power source is battery, which keeps depleting when headlights are on.
Yes it does.
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The reason is that your car has a charger (alternator) that recharges or powers all electrical system if the engine is running. If the engine is not running then your battery is supplying all the electrical power.
If you don't believe me, just ask anybody who ever left their lights on.
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Ignore all the people below who's making fun of your question. Everybody's knowledge starts somewhere. There was time when even they didn't know what they know now.
There are no bad students as long as the student is interested in learning. There are plenty of bad teachers who thinks they are too smart for their students.
the reason you can drive all night with the lights on is because as the car is on the alternator is charging the battery. no alternator charging the battery, no lights on all night. same with any other light in your car. watch that pesky truck light and glove box light. those will drain the battery too. it draws poer from it. just like a AA bettery in your remote. eventually it will use all the charge that bettery has. hope that helps! good luck!Why does the car battery drain when you leave the headlights on?
win the motor is runing the car makes power for the lights to run off av but win the motor is off the car can't make power for the lights so the battery goes died be caz the battery holds power
The electrical system in a car is powered by the alternator when the car is running. It also keeps the battery fully charged. The battery is designed to hold a specific charge in order to start the car and can power the electrical system (lights, radio, etc) for a relatively short period. If the headlights (major power consumer) are left on while the car is off and it is an older model which doesn't compensate by turning the lights off automatically then eventually, just like a flashlight, the battery will run dead.Why does the car battery drain when you leave the headlights on?
haha wow dont have to be a genius for this one man
Why does my bed get cold ? Its got a blanket!
When your car is running the alternator which is generally belt driven is charging the battery in order to keep a constant flow of electricity to the vehicle. When your is not running the alternator cannot recharge the battery hence draining the battery of all energy.
.... So he can understand........lol something with less big words.
When your car is ON its using gas to run things. and those things keep your battery juiced up. But if your car is OFF then its not using any gas so there is nothing to keep your battery juiced up so it dies.
When the car is turned on there is a generator which comes to life. The head light is then powered by the generator. There is no battery power loss.
With the car turned off, only power source is battery, which keeps depleting when headlights are on.
What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
I own a '99 Toyota Camry. On my way to work yesterday, my battery discharge warning light suddenly came on...My air condition light started blinking, and I turned the AC off. I immediately drive back home, and borrowed my fiancee's car.
I know that there are several different possibilities, but what is the MOST COMMON cause of a battery discharge light? I can still turn on the ignition and run the engine, but the light remains.
I just want to arm myself with some information before making the trek to the repair shop.
Thanks.What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
alternater going out or the belt that runs it may be loose( i.e. tensioner loose or broken)
A broken fan belt, causing the alternator not to function, thus discharging the battery.What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
It is usually the alternator when that happens.
Could be a bad alternator.What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
sounds like your altenator. Do NOT drive the car because you will get stuck!
Most likely either your alternator is dying or a coil is going berzerk. That's what happened alot for me, and then without any kind of warning, my car died and there was no way to get it started again. My best bet for you is have your alternator checked right away. Any good mechanic with an Ohlmeter can test it for you.
Alternator going bad. If it is 90 degrees where you live your battery may be failing.
Bad ground. have you made sure you have a good connection or that the cable is not corroded
I know that there are several different possibilities, but what is the MOST COMMON cause of a battery discharge light? I can still turn on the ignition and run the engine, but the light remains.
I just want to arm myself with some information before making the trek to the repair shop.
Thanks.What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
alternater going out or the belt that runs it may be loose( i.e. tensioner loose or broken)
A broken fan belt, causing the alternator not to function, thus discharging the battery.What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
It is usually the alternator when that happens.
Could be a bad alternator.What is the most common cause of a car battery discharge warning light?
sounds like your altenator. Do NOT drive the car because you will get stuck!
Most likely either your alternator is dying or a coil is going berzerk. That's what happened alot for me, and then without any kind of warning, my car died and there was no way to get it started again. My best bet for you is have your alternator checked right away. Any good mechanic with an Ohlmeter can test it for you.
Alternator going bad. If it is 90 degrees where you live your battery may be failing.
Bad ground. have you made sure you have a good connection or that the cable is not corroded
What type of car battery does a 2002 jeep grand cherokee take?
I havent even seen the car yet but i know it doesnt have a battery. I have looked online but i cant seem to find it. Would anyone like to bless me with their knowledge?What type of car battery does a 2002 jeep grand cherokee take?
You need to call your preferred auto parts store and see what they have that will fit the vehicle and your budget.What type of car battery does a 2002 jeep grand cherokee take?
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You need to call your preferred auto parts store and see what they have that will fit the vehicle and your budget.What type of car battery does a 2002 jeep grand cherokee take?
OE Group 65; OE CCA Rating: 625
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/鈥?/a>What type of car battery does a 2002 jeep grand cherokee take?
just ask auto zone or advance.they will know what battery it takes.
Wha you want to look at is this really
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