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It means just that, the battery has been drained, has no power left. W/o battery the engine can't crank, w/o cranking it won't fire, w/o fire it won't run.
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Could a discharged battery cause problems to the car?
Yep, will not start.
How do you charge a car battery?
A car battery should not be "cycled" as in fully discharged and then recharged. Such a cycling would quickly destroy this kind of battery. A car battery is discharged slightly when you start your car, then it is recharged again when you drive your car. Proper charging whilst running car engine is good for the battery. A normal car-battery (Lead-acid) can last for many years if not "cycled". Never discharge battery more than 50%. How often you actually need to recharge your battery depends on how it is used.
How often do you charge a car battery?
A car battery should not be "cycled" as in fully discharged and then recharged. Such a cycling would quickly destroy this kind of battery. A car battery is discharged slightly when you start your car, then it is recharged again when you drive your car. Proper charging whilst running car engine is good for the battery. A normal car-battery (Lead-acid) can last for many years if not "cycled". Never discharge battery more than 50%. How often you actually need to recharge your battery depends on how it is used.
If the alternator is bad and the car dies will it prevent the car from starting to protect the battery?
no the car wont start because the battery is dead, it was discharged by running it and not being recarged by the alt
Car will not start but all your gauge lights are flickering?
Could be a battery problem, discharged, dead or dirty/loose battery connections.
Does a car battery have any gas in it?
An auto battery does emit hydrogen gas when it is being charged or discharged but it does not contain gas per se.
I have a 92 Nissan sentra What do it mean when your battery light and volt light come on and your car will not start?
Either your battery is discharged or dead. caused from 1) alternator not working or 2) Battery life span is over - recharge battery at Any auto parts store . if not recharging . replace battery .
Does draining a car battery shorten its life?
On an automobile battery it sure does. Each time the battery is discharged the life is shortened. On a deed cell marine or golf cart battery this is not the case.
Why will a car battery become swollen?
Usually from being discharged in below freezing weather. The water will freeze in a dead battery, expand, & swell the battery. This won't occur with a fully charged battery.
What would cause your car to not crank after it has been running and then turned off?
Discharged battery possibly or trouble with starter.
What happens when a car battery is depleted?
You'll need an external power source (such as a battery charger or another car hooked to battery cables) in order to start your vehicle. A battery which is truly depleted - not just discharged - will not take a charge from the alternator, and will need to be replaced.
Why would my eclipse not hold a charge when my alternator is fine and my battery is fine?
Maybe there is a short to earth somewhere in the car so the battery is being permanently discharged.
