And how do I fix it, is it cheap?
2007-05-14 22:48:21 · 17 answers · asked by Yoyo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Just a little flat I expect - two options - push start it and take it for a long run to charge up the batt OR stop being a cheapskate and buy a battery charger
2007-05-14 22:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a flat battery yes and I can garuntee you that battery will not be the same. IF you manage to get the battery charged enough again to start the car(which it might not unless it's less than 2 years old) it won't last long.
The absolute WORST thing you can do to a lead acid battery is discharge it like that. The lead plates inside get covered in sulphur which doesn't totally come off unless you jolt the hell out of the battery which gives you the chance of starting a fire.
Take it to an autozone or something they'll not only charge it but test the battery for you.
2007-05-15 07:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by David J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a flat battery.
Either try a bump start or a jump start. Then give the car a good run to help recharge the battery. Alternatively, a few hours with a battery charger wouldn't be a bad idea.
2007-05-15 05:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by Micky Fees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
It is very highly likely to be a flat battery, but a word to the wise, if your car is a 1993 or later, DO NOT PUSH OR TOW START IT, you will throw fuel into the catalytic convertor and they are EXPENSIVE!!
Use a booster battery, or jump leads and another car. You can leave the jump leads connected to your battery and the other cars battery for a few minutes and it will put a sufficient charge in your battery to start your car.
Cheers
Geordie
2007-05-15 07:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Grizz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If U turn the key and nothing happens, then the short answer is yes . Disconnect the battery, take it out of the car for safety, and go and buy a battery charger, They are not expensive. When U have it home, connect the red lead to the +terminal (positive) and the black lead to the -terminal (negative). Plug in to the mains and leave it till the meter shows fully charged. (Preferably outside or in a shed) UK. your lead colours could be different
2007-05-15 06:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Either a jump start, a bump start or a session with a battery charger should get you going, then give it a good run to top up the charge. It's conceivable that your battery won't take a charge now, in which case it's a new one I'm afraid.
2007-05-15 07:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think you are right with assuming the battery.Especially leaving the lights on all weekend.I would give charging it overnight a go first but i really think a new battery would be your best option.normally around 60 bucks.Just remove the old one by diconecting the negative terminal 1st then the positive and dropin the new one in and connecting it via positive first followed by the negative....Positive is marked with a + or it is the red lead.. the negative is marked with a - or a black lead..Make sure when you buy the battery you tell them what make year and model of car as batteries differ
2007-05-15 05:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by simonj_smith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a flat battery. Get someone to bump start the car so you get some power, but ideally once you get it going drive around a bit it should recharge itself
2007-05-15 05:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by Tink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find someone who has jumper cables and knows how to jump-start a car.
Once it starts, drive the car for a half hour and hope for the best. Check your light switch every time you turn your car off.
2007-05-15 06:01:32 · answer #9 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yh definately your battery push start just get the car rolling put it in gear and turn the key dont to it tomuch as it wil cause problems if that dosent work your stuck until u get jump leads or charger
2007-05-15 06:01:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋