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Yes- a load test can check to see if the battery has failed, or is just discharged. Soemtimes the battery is still good, but the charging system (alternator, drive belts, cables, voltage regulator) may be bad. Most shops, and many auto parts stores have a load test meter and will check the battery free for you.
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Why does my 1993 Lincoln town car not charge the battery?
Have the alternator tested.
Why does the battery in your car die when you park it?
Dead cell in the battery or something is on pulling power from the battery. Have the battery tested at any auto parts store.
Why is new car battery not working?
It may be defected,if not it should be ur alternator.get it tested
How do you tell if your car battery is finished?
Have it load tested by a shop, most parts stores will load test your battery and alternator for free.
Why does your battery light stay on you put a new battery in it?
That light doesn't mean that your battery needs to be replaced. It means that your battery is not being charged while the car is running. Have your alternator tested.
Can a car battery have enough charge to turn the car electrics on but not start the car?
Yes, A car battery can have enough charge to turn on car electrical components but not start the car. This is not much of an indication of a bad battery however. Use a volt meter to test the power in the battery. If the battery seems low put it on a trickle charge. Most modern chargers will tell you if your battery is bad or not. The battery also has to be load tested to determine if it's good or not.
The battery symbol lights up on your dashboard car wont start Battery seems ok Replace alternator?
Do the headlamps work while cranking the starter? If not focus on your battery and cables. Jump start the car and have the system tested before you throw more dollar bills at this problem; it could be the alternator but have it tested first.
Had the battery tested and its good but the car will not turn over at all please help?
check the starter motor.
Will a vehicle start off a charger regardless of a dead batterie?
If the battery has a defective cell it might not allow the car to start with a charger. Have the battery tested.
What causes the instrument panel in a car to flutter when car will not start?
sound like a weak battery or bad battery cables.. have your battery load tested sears auto zone should do it free if battery is more then 4 years your on borrowed time anyway
If there is no water in battery would that make your car not start?
If there is no fluid in the battery, it is probably wasted by now. Best thing is to take it to an auto parts store and have it tested.
I haven't Driven my car in 1 year and and barely turned it on its a 97 hatchback Honda is my car gonna have problems when i turn it on and start driving it What should i do?
Your car's battery may not run properly. You can remove the battery and take it to be tested before starting the car.
