Hello,
Last night I was out to eat, and left my lights on for about an hour and a half. I came out and the car would not start. Some of the interior lights worked. I jump started it, and it took a few seconds to start up. Now, my question is, could this be a problem with my starter? Also, how much damage did I do to my car by leaving the headlights on? (P.S. I have left them on one other time. Yes, I am an idiot :)
Thanks for any input.
2007-01-03 17:17:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is OK now, no problem. It isn't real good for the battery, but a few times won't hurt too much. It's a good idea to replace the battery at least every four years. They don't cost that much, and it's better to catch one on sale at Autozone or the like for $40, than to buy one at an interstate gas station for $100.
2007-01-03 17:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This wouldn't damage the starter, just the battery may be affected. How much it affect the battery will also depend you are using a dry or liquid battery. And you are not an idiot, as many people did that too.
2007-01-03 17:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tan D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably no harm
it does cause some extra wear and tear in the starter having a weak battery but 1 or 2 starts on a weak battery probably won't hurt just don't keep the key turned if it is not turning over.
your not an idiot I would leave my lights on but my car has a buzzer to save me if I do.
2007-01-03 17:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Aviator1013 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a jump pack and keep it in the trunk. This is like a battery, but it is dry not wet acid, and has jumper cables attached to it. Cost about $30 at your local Walmart or K-mart. I have one and have never used it except for helping someone else.
2007-01-03 18:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by commonsense 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't hurt it a bit, you just brought it down below the ability to spin over the starter. Low voltage to the starter won't hurt it a bit.
2007-01-03 17:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all u did was run the battery down.
u did no damage to anything
if you did it alot (10-20 times) u might have to replace the battery
2007-01-03 17:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by dreamnfox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u are draining ur car battery...
tat was why it cant start...
make it a habbit to off lights..off engine..everything and lock car before go eat
2007-01-03 18:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by dior babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋