When did I put the new battery in my solstice?

Well, I am also back at it….put the new battery in six weeks ago, everything ran fine and have had the car out on multiple occasions. In fact drove it on the 4th of July, went out yesterday morning and turned the key, click, no start, everything lights up, good power et….but no joy. Charged the battery and it read 12.9 volts, but no start.

Is it worth it to get a new battery?

Another (new) battery is expensive — and a lot of work to change. You can hook up an ammeter for virtually free (well OK, you may have to spend ten bucks for a meter at Harbor Freight). If there is no leakage — or you can prove the alternator is working — then get another battery. Click to expand…

Can a new battery cause a car to die?

I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?

Why do car batteries only last a few years?

They only have a shelf life of a few years, and they’ll die quicker because of things like disuse, corrosion, and faulty connections. It takes a very large amount of power to turn over an engine and start a car. The batteries are designed to give a big push of power and voltage for a short period of time.

How much does it cost to replace a car battery?

How much does the battery replacement cost? A new car battery costs from $60 to $180 and your dealer may charge another $30-$50 to have it replaced. Replacing a car battery as a do-it-yourself project is not very difficult, but the battery is heavy (30-45 lb). Lifting it out of the car can be hard on your back.

I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?

Can a bad battery cause an alternator to over charge?

Make sure that all the connections to the alternator, remote voltage regulator (if applicable) and battery are clean, tight and in good condition. Check your battery or have it tested at your local auto parts store. A bad battery cell can cause the alternator to over-charge the good battery cells.

When does a car battery go into disuse?

Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.

How much does it cost to get a new battery?

A good one should cost you around $100. That’s pretty expensive, I know, but will last you for a couple of years. If you’re like me and really want to avoid problems as much as possible, then make sure you get a good quality battery and make sure that you keep your ports clean from corrosion and firmly connected.