car broke down today need help
07-20-2009, 09:46 PM
#1
car broke down today need help
today i went to the park with my gf and we sat in the car and talked for about an hour and my car was just on (it wasnt started) the radio was on but the volume was off all the way and my amp that draws 2000 watts was on too. when i tried to start my car after a hour it would not crank.. when i went to my buddies house and came back after 20 mins to check the car it started fine
, other then a tiny bit of struggle (not that noticable)... i did put regular octane gas today i dont know if that makes a difference. and when i was driving home now the auto up/down driver window doesnt work anymore
, other then a tiny bit of struggle (not that noticable)... i did put regular octane gas today i dont know if that makes a difference. and when i was driving home now the auto up/down driver window doesnt work anymore
07-21-2009, 04:25 AM
#3
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Maybe check your battery terminals? Might have a lot of crap on it and have a loose connection.
The auto-up/down window does stop sometimes when you change your battery, if I recall correctly. There is a way to reset it but I don't remember the procedure.
The gas shouldn't have been a problem.
The auto-up/down window does stop sometimes when you change your battery, if I recall correctly. There is a way to reset it but I don't remember the procedure.
The gas shouldn't have been a problem.
07-21-2009, 07:34 AM
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And quit using regular gas, Especially having a type s
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07-21-2009, 10:52 AM
#9
car battery seems to last 3-4 years
What you describe is symptoms of dieing battery
Go to any parts store and get a free charging system test
With a big stereo you need a bigger battery to sit parked and have it running
What you describe is symptoms of dieing battery
Go to any parts store and get a free charging system test
With a big stereo you need a bigger battery to sit parked and have it running
07-21-2009, 10:52 AM
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congrats on the talking.
but a big no no on leaving it on
when i clean the car i turn the radio on but i start the engine for 5-10 mins every hour to give the batt a rest
but a big no no on leaving it on
when i clean the car i turn the radio on but i start the engine for 5-10 mins every hour to give the batt a rest
07-21-2009, 11:06 AM
#11
dang you talk to your gf in the car for an hour at the park? you guys fighting? I hope so. But sounds like your battery is crapping out on you, check the date on it and also pushing that much power is not going to help its lifespan. Go buy a new battery at costco, its pretty cheap.
07-21-2009, 11:42 AM
#13
dang you talk to your gf in the car for an hour at the park? you guys fighting? I hope so. But sounds like your battery is crapping out on you, check the date on it and also pushing that much power is not going to help its lifespan. Go buy a new battery at costco, its pretty cheap.
07-22-2009, 04:55 AM
#17
that battery gave a warning to you-
now that its fully charged from the machine plus an hours driving-
take it to any parts store for a full test of the battery and charging system
now that its fully charged from the machine plus an hours driving-
take it to any parts store for a full test of the battery and charging system
07-22-2009, 03:27 PM
#19
its the battery, alternator, and voltage regulator that make up the charging system
When you have it tested: they check if the alternator puts out the proper amount of juice to place into the battery electricity used by headlights, fan etc being on
It checks if the voltage regulator stops juice from going into the battery at a certain voltage limit, and opens again when it drops below a set threshold
The battery has to maintain against a load and recover
Each cell in the battery has to be at spec voltage, one cell goes bad and the whole thing fails
When you have it tested: they check if the alternator puts out the proper amount of juice to place into the battery electricity used by headlights, fan etc being on
It checks if the voltage regulator stops juice from going into the battery at a certain voltage limit, and opens again when it drops below a set threshold
The battery has to maintain against a load and recover
Each cell in the battery has to be at spec voltage, one cell goes bad and the whole thing fails
07-22-2009, 03:28 PM
#20
you could replace a battery and still have a bad alternator-
only way to know for sure is testing the system
only way to know for sure is testing the system
07-22-2009, 08:30 PM
#26
then you pay a shop to do an electrical system test-
The tradeoff for that healthcare eh! no free parts testing~
No, your jumper or other stuff at home wont work for the info we need from the system on its performance
The tradeoff for that healthcare eh! no free parts testing~
No, your jumper or other stuff at home wont work for the info we need from the system on its performance
07-22-2009, 08:31 PM
#27
if you have parts stores that sells car battery, they should have a machine to do the testing
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