Do you charge a brand new battery?
Do you charge a brand new battery?
Does a new car battery need charging? The simple answer to this question is no. When you purchase a new battery for your vehicle, it will come fully charged. In the past, batteries used to come dry and the distributors would have to fill them with acid.
What happens when you put a new battery in a car?
In some cars, it can last for as long as a decade without any repairs or maintenance. However, if the alternator does fail, the car can still run for a limited time on just battery power. Unfortunately, once the alternator stops charging, you will find that your car won’t start after a new battery has been installed.
Is there no power to the car BA?
New car battery, but there is no power to the car jeep ba… The Jeep has been sitting for 2 months and went to start it and it did not even make any noise, I pulled the battery and had it charged, put it in the car and still got absolutely nothing. No lights go on, and none of the dash controls work.
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…
Why is there no power to the car?
If everything works, then there was a problem with the computer booting up with the battery in the vehicle. If there still is no power and all connections are tight, then the fuse box could have a short causing the power to revert back to the battery. Also, try turning the steering wheel and turning the key to the start position.
Can a fully charged car battery start a car?
The battery can be fully charged but still not be able to start the vehicle if it is failing or has a dead cell. Other likely issues are the fuel pump, ignition switch, battery cables, starter, or a clogged fuel filter. A qualified Technician such as one from YourMechanic will be able to diagnose your issues starting and make any repairs required.
New car battery, but there is no power to the car jeep ba… The Jeep has been sitting for 2 months and went to start it and it did not even make any noise, I pulled the battery and had it charged, put it in the car and still got absolutely nothing. No lights go on, and none of the dash controls work.
If everything works, then there was a problem with the computer booting up with the battery in the vehicle. If there still is no power and all connections are tight, then the fuse box could have a short causing the power to revert back to the battery. Also, try turning the steering wheel and turning the key to the start position.
How can I tell if my car battery needs to be replaced?
You can also test your battery with an inexpensive tool called a hydrometer, which allows you to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell. If one or more cells is very low after fully charging the battery, that’s a sign that the battery needs to be replaced.
