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What problems can a dead CMOS battery cause?

What problems can a dead CMOS battery cause?

If the CMOS battery dies, settings will be lost when the computer is powered down. You will probably be asked to reset the time and date when you start the computer up. Sometimes the loss of settings will prevent the computer loading the operating system.

Why is my phone showing wrong time?

Open the Settings on your phone. Scroll down and tap System. Tap Date & time. Tap Time and set it to the correct time.

Why is my clock radio not working when I start my truck?

You will find that its voltage is dropping too low while you are starting the truck. It [the new battery] has an internal defect and will have to be replaced. Of course, I am assuming that you are using the correct battery for your truck and not some under sized replacement.

Why does the clock reset when the engine is started?

I’ve had this same problem with battery voltage dropping too low when the engine is started and having the clock reset. The cure is a new battery. The ignition switch might be breaking contact to the radio when the ignition key is turned to the START position.

Why do the radio buttons lose their memory?

The radio buttons does not lose their memory. Thank you for any help. Check the fuses under hood and the dash and make sure that they are good. It is strange that the radio buttons work ok and the clock memory doesn’t. Not really strange at all.

Why does my car radio randomly turn off?

Help!! i had the EXACT issue with my car a few months back. The radio would turn on and off, power steering would randomly turn off, and the ABS alert would come on as well. the only way to resolve this would be to turn the car off and restart…everything would go back to normal for days.

You will find that its voltage is dropping too low while you are starting the truck. It [the new battery] has an internal defect and will have to be replaced. Of course, I am assuming that you are using the correct battery for your truck and not some under sized replacement.

Why does my Silverado Sierra keep shutting off?

Clock, A/C, cruise control reset themselves and all dash lights flash. Twice when I turned the truck off everything shut off like I had a dead battery, but would come to life minutes later. Alternator and battery tested good. Does anyone know where I can start troubleshooting this? seaoatsguy wrote: I have a 2008 Silverado LT 1500.

I’ve had this same problem with battery voltage dropping too low when the engine is started and having the clock reset. The cure is a new battery. The ignition switch might be breaking contact to the radio when the ignition key is turned to the START position.

The radio buttons does not lose their memory. Thank you for any help. Check the fuses under hood and the dash and make sure that they are good. It is strange that the radio buttons work ok and the clock memory doesn’t. Not really strange at all.

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Ruth Doyle