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An auto battery could be leaking for a couple of reasons. The alternator could be overcharging the battery causing the leakage. Or the battery itself could have a short or other internal problem causing it to leak when charging.
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How do you know if maintenance free battery is holding a charge or not?
It will read 12.6 volts - thirty minutes after charging.
How do you charge an ATV battery?
Remove it and hook it up to a battery charger. If you don't have a battery charger, you can take it to Autozone and they will charge it for free. Just be careful handling the battery because battery acid can cause serious injuries and damage to property.
You put a starter in and all it dose is click when you try o start it but when hook up barttery charger up it starts?
Start it (using the charger), then drive it straight to an auto parts retailer that tests charging systems. Checker, Kragen, Auto Zone are all willing to test your charging system and battery for you.
What causes a car battery to smoke?
First of all, dangerous situation! That battery can explode in your face if you create a spark anywhere near it. The charging system may be over charging the battery or the battery may have an internal problem. Allow the battery to cool down (over night) before you do any thing.
Will attempting to start an engine while charging a battery ruin the charger?
No
If the alternator is good but the battery isn't charging in your 95 Probe SE could the main circuit relay keep the battery from charging?
No, take the battery out and bring it to an auto part store and they can test it.
How come my battery light is on in my 1999 Expedition?
Auto Zone will check your charging system for FREE. Go to any Auto Zone and have them check your Alternator / and charging system.
Why is the battery in your 2003 f150 XL not charging?
Dead cell in the battery or the alternator has failed. Drive your Ford to your favorite auto parts store where they will check the charging system free of charge.
What do you do when battery symbol remains on?
Have the charging system tested at any auto parts store to find out what is wrong.
Can you ruin a car battery by over charging?
Most definitely you can ruin it. Always charge an auto battery with an automatic charger that shuts down when the battery if fully charged.
If the battery light has been coming on and off on a 2002 ford expedition does it need an alternator?
Auto Zone will check your charging system for FREE. Go to any Auto Zone and have them check your Alternator / and charging system.
Is there a reset for the battery light on a 2000 Ford Windstar battery and charging system check ok?
There is no reset for the charging light. If it is on, then something is wrong. Drive the car to your local auto parts store and have the system checked.
About four week ago you replaced an old battery that was leaking acid Now your new battery is leaking acid is it just a bad battery or could something else be causing the new battery to leak?
Leaking from where on the battery, the caps? If so the charging system may be over charging the battery and causing the acid to boil out. Could be a voltage regulator problem.
How often should a car battery be replaced?
If you question the condition of your vehicles battery, drive to your local auto parts store and they can test the battery and the charging system of the vehicle for you at no cost.
What causes battery light to come on when alternator and battery are good in 99 olds alero?
Drive the car to you local auto parts store and have then check the charging system.
Car battery wont charge?
If you can get the vehicle to your local auto parts store, at no cost they can test the charging system and tell you what the problem is, be it a bad battery or alternator or what ever.
Why is the battery light on on your 1994 Chevy s10 pickup?
The light is telling you that there is a problem with the charging system. You are running off the battery and will eventually get stuck with a dead battery if you continue to drive that vehicle with the battery light on. Drive to your local auto parts store and they will test the charging system for you at no cost. You are probably in need of an alternator.
