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Why do I have to jump start my car every few days?

Why do I have to jump start my car every few days?

The most common reason a car might need to be jump started is a weak or dead car battery. This is what most drivers run into, especially in cold weather. Other problems that could require a jump start are malfunctions in the starter or alternator, dirty spark plugs, and clogged fuel lines.

How often does a car need a jump start?

Had to get a jump start and car worked fine everyday for 4 days. I let engine run 30 minutes after jump start in idle parking lot. Than yesterday it didn’t turn on and I needed another jump start.

Is the battery good after a jump start?

Than yesterday it didn’t turn on and I needed another jump start. My battery takes 10 minutes to charge up, but the dash did read “low battery” after 2 minutes of charging. After the jump start I took it to autozone and they said battery tested good. He tested alternator while car was on and said that’s fine.

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Had to get a jump start and car worked fine everyday for 4 days. I let engine run 30 minutes after jump start in idle parking lot. Than yesterday it didn’t turn on and I needed another jump start.

Than yesterday it didn’t turn on and I needed another jump start. My battery takes 10 minutes to charge up, but the dash did read “low battery” after 2 minutes of charging. After the jump start I took it to autozone and they said battery tested good. He tested alternator while car was on and said that’s fine.

Can you jump start a car with jumper cables?

He drove out with a set of jumper cables and got the Flex started, but cautioned his wife not to shut off the car, as the battery probably wouldn’t have enough energy to re-start the car. He followed her to her doctor’s appointment and changed cars with her, taking the Flex directly to the dealership.

Why does my car not start when I jump the alternator?

If jump starting gets your engine started and running, but the car will not start again once you turn it off, the battery is probably the problem. In this case, the alternator is doing its job of keeping the battery going once it has been jumped, but the battery can’t hold a charge when the alternator is shuts off.

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Ruth Doyle