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  1. Shaminda Fernando

    Shaminda Fernando New Member

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    On 2/2/2021 I stopped to get gas and my car would not turn on and all the lights on the dash were out. I jump started the car and went home and parked and tried to turn it back on it was the same thing. Few hours later I saw the lights were on. I went to look and my car was running. I turned it of and turned it back on again no issues. From 2/2/2021 till today the ran fine. No indication of bad battery. Today I drove to work and turned the car off and I noticed the lights were dim. I tried to start it, nothing. What do you think is wrong with my car?
     
  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    The battery. Plus once you discharge it you really need to fully charge it. Not driving every day in the cold is also a factor. Get free load test at an auto supply to determine if you need a new 12v battery.

     
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  3. bisco

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    welcome!

    how old is the 12v?
     
  4. Shaminda Fernando

    Shaminda Fernando New Member

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    I don't know the age of the 12V battery, but I got it replaces yesterday. So far it's working good.
     
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