Archive for the 'Battery' Category

How do I know if my alternator is bad?

I have a 1994 Chevy s-10 and my battery light came on. Does this mean I need a new battery and how do I know if my alternator is bad?
Answer:
The battery is most likely fine. The battery light comes on to let you know it is no longer being charged. This is generally an indication […]

checked the battery voltage with my volt ohm meter

Question:
I have a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 3800 series III V-6. The problem is this. About 3 weeks ago I took the car to my local Wal-Mart for an oil change. I came back to pick up the car and I was told by the tech that he had to jump the car to make […]

Why will my car battery not charge!!?

Question:
My battery was replaced 10 months ago. It has been sitting so I tried to jump start it several times but the battery remains flat as soon as I shut the car off. Any ideas?
Answer:
Clean your battery terminals and clamps very well.
When the headlamp switch is on and the lights
dim slowly when the key is […]

it has been 95-100 degrees here and my Durango has been slow to crank

Question:
I have a 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9L . For the past week, it has been 95-100 degrees here and I have noticed that my Durango has been slow to crank, like the battery is low…any correlation there?
Answer:
You might have a weak battery. The extreme heat is really not any different then the cold, as in it […]


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