i've been told it was the starter
i've been told it was the alternator
i've been told it was shortages thru out my car
i have to get a jump 8 times out of 10 everytime i go somewhere..i know i need a new one i just cant afford it right now.so could someone please help me figure out what might be wrong with my car?
2006-08-19 09:02:24 · 14 answers · asked by babyblues 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
how bout tell us what kind of car, this will help me get you going in the right direction
2006-08-19 09:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok this type of problem can have 2 interlinked parts.
If the vehicle is 5yrs with 60,000+ miles all of these are canditates.
Battery
Alternator/regulator (usually all in one)
Starter
A place like Advance auto parts can test the battery in the vehicle.
If the alternator is bad it could take the battery along with it i.e. you need to replace them both. Its rarer to have the starter damage the battery but that can happen.
I'd need more info on your car to tell you more.
2006-08-19 09:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by Archer Christifori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the alternator. if it was the battery, it wouldnt accept a charge. if it was the starter, it wouldnt start. if it was shortages, it would probably be on fire. about $60 should fix it. try and find someone that can put it in for free, or you'll have to pay another $30 or so for installation. good luck.
2006-08-19 09:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by jon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you can jump the car off it is one of two things unless it is a ford then three. 1 the alternator is not outting enough volts out to charge the battery 2 your battery has a dead cell and will not hold a charge .if ford the cylinaoid may be sticking and draining the power out of the batt . go to autozone and let them check both batt and alt for free
2006-08-19 09:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no alternative but to buy a new battery. Sorry, that's how you can solve your problem.
Getting stuck like this - say in the middle of winter - is no picnic. Think about it.
When the weather gets cold, this will be 10 times out of 10 that you will need a boost for the batteries. Whether you like it or not, winter is coming. That's for sure.
2006-08-19 09:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
did you replace the starter and alternator? Have you had a mechanic check for shorts in the ignition system?
Have you cleaned the battery connections and made sure they're firmly seated?
2006-08-19 09:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by lee m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find out why you Battery is not holding a charge.
you could have just a bad battery, or a bad Altenator that is not recharging you battery, or you could actually have both
But it is not your Starter.
2006-08-19 09:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by iamright2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I whould try and replace the battery if that doesnot solve it see about the altenator then i would have to say it would be a short
2006-08-21 12:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by james c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when your car does not star try turning the lights on if they do turn on it might be your starter if it doesn't it might be your battery is bad or bad ground not connected tight enought
2006-08-19 09:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your battery needs replacing.
2006-08-19 09:12:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋