Are your car’s electronics acting strangely? If they are, your battery might be getting too old to properly hold or deliver full voltage. Let’s take a closer look at key signs that a car battery is on its last legs. You can have a new car battery promptly installed at your local CDJR dealership.
6 Signs Your CDJR Vehicle Needs a New Car Battery
Misshapen Battery Casing
Extreme heat, excessive cold, and other damage such as an internal short can all cause a great deal of damage to the casing of a car battery. If you check your battery and find the casing bent or misshapen in any way, it’s time to buy a new one.
Leaking Battery Acid
One of the main reasons why you should replace a misshapen battery is because it might crack open and leak battery acid. If you ever smell a strong rotten egg smell in your car, this might already have occurred. A leaking battery should be thrown away safely at once; battery acid can cause damage to other car parts.
Corroded Battery Terminals
The metal terminals at the top of a battery are vital for proper electrical conductivity. If corrosion begins to build on these terminals, try to clean it away. However, if battery terminals become too corroded to clean, it usually spells the end for the battery.
Trouble Starting the Engine
When an aging or damaged battery begins to struggle, it might not be able to deliver enough voltage to start the engine, especially on cold mornings. At first, you’ll probably find the engine slow to start. This is a common warning sign that a battery is dying.
Flickering or Failing Lights
When driving after dark, flickering headlights or cabin lights may also indicate a faltering battery. If the battery is indeed to blame, the headlights are likely to become stronger when you’re accelerating and much weaker when you’re resting the vehicle in idle.
Faltering Electronics
When a car battery fails, all of the car’s other electronic accessories will start to have problems. Your power windows, instrument panel dials, heated seats, air-con, phone charger, stereo, and spark plugs are all likely to slow down or somehow malfunction.
Have Your Car’s Battery Tested at Your Local CDJR Dealership
If you suspect battery problems, ask a technician at your local dealership to test it with a multimeter. As car batteries tend to last from three to five years on average, it’s a good idea to start having your battery tested regularly after the three-year mark.
Get your car battery replaced today at Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Starke in Starke, FL. We’re a leading one-stop shop for all automotive-related needs, also serving the drivers of Orange Park, Gainesville, Green Cove Springs, and Middleburg, FL.
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