Battery Question
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Battery Question
I have a 2009 and today my car wont start. The dash is dim and the starter wont turn over.
is this the front battery or the rear one? I am unsure which to change
is this the front battery or the rear one? I am unsure which to change
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Check the voltage on the starter battery in the front. It is used to start the car only. The rear battery is much larger and supports all the electrical needs of the car.
If your starter battery upfront does not show 12.0 volts, try a charger. It is also possible that your alternator is not putting out enough juice to keep that starter battery fresh. Once she starts, the starter battery should show a slow return to 14.0 volts or more. You might charge the starter battery fully, and then take a voltage measurement the following morning. You should still have 12.0 volts from that battery.
Please measure and report back what you find.
If your starter battery upfront does not show 12.0 volts, try a charger. It is also possible that your alternator is not putting out enough juice to keep that starter battery fresh. Once she starts, the starter battery should show a slow return to 14.0 volts or more. You might charge the starter battery fully, and then take a voltage measurement the following morning. You should still have 12.0 volts from that battery.
Please measure and report back what you find.
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Nice to see it was that easy to fix it
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