Car Batteries

yes but you shouldn't if alternator is not charging battery is bound to go dead and you will get stranded somewhere.

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AnswerIt�s a two part sliding mechanism. Hold the key in your hand with the key bit pointing forward and the larger part of...

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only if the engine is running and the alternator is in perfect working condition!

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I weighs less and can be used upside down.

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You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public...

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Yes

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Is it cranking or not cranking? It could be spark plugs that are getting old or spark plug wire problem . Your battery goes...

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If it doesn't turn over and acts like a dead battery, take both battery cables off and clean both ends. Make sure there is a good...

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GOT SPARK???????? check coil pack Think logically first and foremost. Sincerely, it's usually the basic of basics. I say this...

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Answerto remove the battery in the 95 grand prix you have to remove the the cross member bar(i think a 7/16 socket will fit the...

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The battery is located in a compartment under the drivers seat. the seat needs to be slide fully forward and the carpet lifted to...

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Depends on the output of the charger which you did not list. A dead battery can be recharged with a 10 amp charger in 3 hours.

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If your laptop battery fails or no longer holds a sufficient charge, you can easily replace it. But as long as it is working fine...

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This same thing happened to me. The battery light would come on but my car would run fine then a few days later my engine started...

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It could mean the alt is nearing the end or a loose connection of the alt wiring. TAkeit to auto zone and have the alt. checked

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You should only have to take off the air filter box. It's underneath there. That's only part of the solution. I just...

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You Need a 35 Series Battery The best answer I can offer is that you need a battery that is a 35 series. They vary from brand...

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To replace windshield washer bottle Remove 1 Battery 2 Battery tray 3 electrical connectors 4 Washer Tank

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remove the cable from the battery, follow it to the other end, ground or starter, reverse the same for installing a new one,

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when you replace the alternater you need to replace the battery There is a moderate rate of defective new or rebuilt...

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If the remote does not work after battery replacement, you can reset by doing the following... This process requires two keys....

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AnswerI just had this problem happen to me. The alternator went bad. Replace it and it should fix the problem.I recently...

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Yes, cause a reduction of power to the engine. It will result in a power-train malfunction error

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It could be that your battery is not getting charged by the alternator, which would be either a dead battery, a bad alternator,...

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Yes. They will also be lost if the battery drops below 12v.

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AnswerWhen that happened to me I opened the gauge cluster up and manually fixed the needle. I did that because I was adding...

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Owner's manual. Check out the following website to unlock your...

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Why is everyone so quick to blame the computer? If everything else works well when the car is running I would not even consider...

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Locate the battery. In the rear of "s" models, under the hood for the rest. Using a 10 mm wrench loosen the hex screw next to the...

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Answerbattery for Oldsmobile alero?dude ...The battery is located under the hood. just take out one bolt that hold the battery...

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water will splash on the belts [power steering, alternator, etc.], causing them to slip, as if greasy, not turning the pulleys. ...

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I just had to replace my alternator and the battery light was coming on when I had slow engine speed (under 1000RPM)...It gave me...

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you might have a faulty fan relay that is stuck closed, allowing fan to run at all times or a faulty coolant temperature...

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Replace the battery cable with an OEM style cable. Do not use a clamp on terminal.

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Maybe! Revised and complete answer... The 270 volt traction battery won't die. The 12 volt battery won't 'die' in two...

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Yes, the only difference is one will charge twice as fast as the other! -Dale

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In a box behind the driver's seat, under the door.

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SHORT ANSWER: Normally speaking, with a typical jumpstart, it SHOULD NOT damage an alternator. LONG ANSWER (not a typical...

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check with ford motor company or any auto parts store and tell them what your looking for usually the number is on a sticker or...

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On a 2002 Rendezvous it isn't necessary to remove the fuse box. You will have to unclip the fuse box then remove the bar. The...

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I have never replaced an ignition switch but the second part of your question raised a flag. You say that "sometimes it won't...

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AnswerCheck for the following: Starter solenoid, starter relay, starter fuse, ignition module. These are the things I've heard...

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There isn't an easy way to do this(that I know of). I repalced mine about 2 months ago. You will have remove the bolts in the...

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Hey J==Check the timing. If it is off a lot, or if you have both fire and fuel, the chain could be jumped. Pull a plug wire to...

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AnswerCheck your owners manual first for info. If the battery and what looks like a thermometer flash together there are 2...

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I've actually had the headache of this issue come about earlier this year after spending quite a few dollars on parts that didn't...

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First disconnect the Negative terminal cable, then the positive cable (with red cover). Remove the battery holddown. Remove the...

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Answeri have the fuse diagram for the 97 grand Cherokee limited..its prolly pretty much the same plot but i only have it via the...

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You could, however you may damage the electrical components in the car. The motor, wiring, speed controls etc. are all engineered...

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No, 12 volt batteries are 12 volts.

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Hey Nathan==Some batteries need to be charged before they will start a car. If the lights are bright and when you try to start...

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I had the same issue on my 2000 Windstar, until one day I noticed my brake lights stayed on after I left the car. Turns out the...

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Yes. How old is the battery ? . Is it the correct battery for your car/truck Are the battery terminal connections loose or...

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This is fairly easy... however: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIRST!! Make sure your car is off Keep your oem head unit codes...

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check fuel, spark, and air...if they're all good, check compression. on automatics you need to make sure its in park,...

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The battery on the 2001 Olds Aurora, is under the back seat. You have to pop the seat off, and you will find the battery under...

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I have the same problem now. I found, so far, that the glove compartment was not closing properly and the light was staying on...

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AnswerIt took us a little detective work but here is what I found worked - not sure if it's best but it worked.1. There is a...

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The most common way is to remove the fuse itself for the ABS, your breaks will still work but the ABS feature will not run...

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locate the battery. unscrew the gound (black) cable from the battery. Then the Live (red) wire. then you should be able to just...

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AnswerREMOVE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESEVOIR FOR FULL ACCESS TO YOUR BATTERY..92 BUICK REGAL OWNERAlso, on the 3.1...

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You should be able to disarm the alarm once it starts going off, with the keyless entry remote. I had this naggin problem with...

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Remove the left lower speaker grill in the dash (4 screws). Remove the speaker (4 screws). There should be a small red switch...

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First THOROUGHLY check the battery cables at both ends for perfect connections. Corrosion down a cable is like a water hose with...

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I had a similar thing happen to my 1994 and the problem turned out to be the alternator. You should have it (the alternator)...

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if the gap between the clutch plate on the front of the compressor is too wide it will also have a hard time engaging. A/C...

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No, you should remove the battery and buy a new one trading the old battery in. The fluid leaking is partially sulfuric acid. It...

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Sulfuric acid fumes escaping from the battery causes this corrosion.

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I prefer to use Duracell batteries . . . they keep going, and going, and going . . . = = Answer = = Any good national...

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You should look it up in your manual. I would need to know your car type before answering only because they are located in...

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Answerthis is fairly simple. first locate the battery. then using key wrenches eithe 10, 11, 12, 13mm, (usually 10mm) to losen...

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Yes they do, infact the acid in question is named after ants, it is called 'formic' acid (From Latin formca, ant.').

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Your alternater might have to be replaced. Chances are your battery was not faulty. Your alternator most likely needs...

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It really needs to be checked out but it probably is the headlight switch itself that is malfunctioning.

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the a\c clutch for the compressor is probably staying on when you turn the car off. It could be the ignition switch. or a bad...

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Pop the bonnet/hood look in it's on your far right side, sometimes there's a black plastic cover over it Lift up the spare...

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Damage to the alternatoron both vehicles can occur and permanent damage to the batterries also can occur. Always be sure of...

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Take out the windshield washer tank and the bar that goes across baterry is right below

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Could be diode in alternator out, causing excess "noise". Take your car to most any major nationwide automotive parts store for...

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Answerhow do you program a keyless entry remote to a 2000 Pontiac grandprixprogramyourremote.com (program your remote.com)

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1997 grand marquis has same problem Tonight I found the head and tail light and interior light on. Light switch was in automatic...

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the battery has a housing case for safety, first remove the battewry cables from the battery then look closely at the plastic...

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on my 2000 I disconnect the positive battery cable and press down the brake pedal for 30 seconds and that will reset it

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Reasonable assumption the alternater is bad, but no gaurentee. Hi. The common misconception is that the battery is primary power...

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It sounds to me like the starter is bad,or has a loose wire. The starter is under the intake manifold and a real pain to replace...

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You failed to mention the year and make of the Jeep, but I will make a few assumptions. On earlier XJ and ZJ models, there was a...

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If you are *certain* that the new part is good, trace the wire, looking for a connection between harnesses. If found, check for...

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Always remember this rule. To take off_ Negatice first To put on, Positive first.(Red One)

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I humble feel for you, may deer fellow in despair. But don't panic this isn't a very hard procedure after all. But the parts to...

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Im not sure where it is in your car but there could be a little sensor under the driver side dash it should have a few lights may...

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The battery is located under the back seat. Just firmly lower front back cushion and pull open. You might want to fasten the seat...

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Hey Donyia==You need to include what kind of car, what engine you have and more information on what happened. I am guessing that...

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When changing a new or swaping batteries from one vehicle to the next, the main thing to look for is the cold cranking amp or the...

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no, you should be able to replace it with out disassembling the whole starter....

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Dear Daewoo owner, You will have to get the code, you may be able to go to a GM dealership or you may find them on the...

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AnswerYou will need a voltmeter to tell this, unless you are a Psychic lol.With the engine off check the battery voltage at the...

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could be you starter solenoid. The part of the starter that the cable from the battery plugs in. Experienced something like...

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I've got the same problem currently. Had the starter tested, ok. New battery. alternator ok. ??????? I'll keep trying

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AnswerMaybe this thread could help you out: Why would a car with a fully charged battery have dim lights and be unable to start...

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This is too vague 1.are you getting power anywhere? Without being there there are hundreds of possiblities to your...

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