any two conductive surfaces will have capacitance between them,
when one conductor surounds the other, the effect become large enough to be significant
this is the amount of voltage a circuit can hold.
why dose the new battery and cables not seem to hold a charge in my 2004 saturn ion ?
You either have corroded battery terminals (where cables hook on battery)or a bad alternator ...Autozone willtest for free
Well, It could be your battery or alternator or both needs to be replaced but it could just be loose or corroded battery cables
If you are 100% sure the alternator is good, then either the wiring or the battery are bad. If the battery has a dead cell it will not hold a charge. Disconnect the battery cables and clean the connections. Charge the battery with a battery charger, and then connect the cables. If the battery is over 3 years old, it is more than likely bad.
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Before you try to charge it with a batter charger. take the battery to an autozone or similar to test the batter and see if its still hold a charge. or if you know that the battery is good then jump start it using another car battery with jumper cables. just remember RED to + and Black To -
Batteries charge nothing they hold a charge.
Remove the cables from the 2001 Monte Carlo, then take out the battery hold down. Lift the battery out and put the new one in. Install the hold down, then connect the cables back.
A secondary means to mechanically hold a car from moving.
Depends on the condition of the battery. Most will hold a charge for at least 6 months if they are not connected to anything.
Old /defective battery that will not hold a charge? Hidden accessory left on i.e. trunk/glove box light? Defective voltage regulator not opening on shut down? Excessive parasytic electrical load? Alternator not charging battery sufficiently? Loose or corroded battery cables?