Battery acts weird

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by mmdir2002, Feb 3, 2005.

  1. mmdir2002

    mmdir2002 Guest

    Not the dead battery at all, sometimes I can't start.
    It is not starter or main relay problem. So i charged about
    30 min then it start again. This is third time the battery
    did not working 100%. I don't know if I have to replace
    new battery.
     
    mmdir2002, Feb 3, 2005
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  2. mmdir2002

    Remco Guest

    It could be many things.
    I'd measure the voltage across the battery, both while running and
    starting.
    Report back with your findings.

    Remco
     
    Remco, Feb 3, 2005
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  3. mmdir2002

    Remco Guest

    It could be many things.
    I'd measure the voltage across the battery, both while running and
    starting.
    Report back with your findings.

    Remco
     
    Remco, Feb 3, 2005
    #3
  4. mmdir2002

    Remco Guest

    It could be many things.
    I'd measure the voltage across the battery, both while running and
    starting.
    Report back with your findings.

    Remco
     
    Remco, Feb 3, 2005
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  5. mmdir2002

    Remco Guest

    sorry about the multiple posts -- google duped it several times.
     
    Remco, Feb 3, 2005
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  6. mmdir2002

    John Ings Guest

    You need to post more details. How old is the battery? Have you
    checked the battery's connections and the cables? How cold is it where
    you are at the moment?
     
    John Ings, Feb 3, 2005
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  7. mmdir2002

    mmdir2002 Guest


    The battery is about 2yr old. Does the hot and cold weather matter
    to the battery condition? If so, tell me about it.
     
    mmdir2002, Feb 4, 2005
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  8. mmdir2002

    John Ings Guest

    It should still be OK then. Car batteries last roughly five years
    under normal use.
    Oh yes! When the temperature is down, all chemical processes slow
    down. If you look at battery specifications, you'll see a spec called
    "cold cranking power" which is the ability of the battery put out
    decent current at low temperatures.

    Your problem however sounds more like cables and connections. Here's
    an excerpt from the FAQ

    "Then again there's always the possibility you have bad battery
    connections or dirty solenoid contacts. Here's how to check. First,
    loosten the battery terminals a little and move them a bit, then
    retighten. Check where the negative cable is bolted to the body or
    engine. If the engine isn't turning and you just hear a clicking sound
    from under the hood, turn the headlights on and have someone observe
    them while you try to start the car. If they go out, the battery is
    being loaded down and can't hack the load. If they stay lit, the
    starter solenoid contacts or the starter's comutator is dirty and the
    starter isn't drawing its full current. The latter fault is often
    intermittent."

    More at http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#battery
     
    John Ings, Feb 4, 2005
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