Here is the deal. My car battery died, it got sucked down to zero. I charged it for 2 hours and while I get the lights and the radio, when I turn the key, i get nothing, no clicking, no turning over nothing.
Any ideas as to why this might happen? Should I charge it longer?
It is a 96 Nissan Altima.
2007-06-05 00:49:48 · 9 answers · asked by dndcollect 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is a good chance your battery is toast, but you should remove the battery terminals and charge for as long as you can stand it. While the terminals are off you should check for corrosion, that may be the whole problem.
2007-06-05 01:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by Yo Spliff, where the cheese at? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Batteries can be damaged by allowing them to COMPLETELY decharge. When you turn the key, how much do the lights dim? If they dim excessively or fade completely out, then the battery is no longer able hold enough cranking amps to turn the starter.
Before tackling the starter as a problem, try jumping your car from another vehicle with a healthy/strong battery. If your starter still does not respond, then it may be the likely suspect. If the car starts, then allow the vehicle to recharge its own battery. Otherwise... check the battery connections for corrosion, and make sure you have a proper connection before attepmting another recharge.
Quick starter fix? When all else fails... many starters can be temporarily un-seized by rapping firmly on its outer casing casing with a wrench. This will get you to a shop.
2007-06-05 01:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by stonedog_33 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your alternator is faulty. The engine doesn't take as much battery current once it's started so even with a low battery it will run awhile even if the battery isn't being charged by the alternator. But eventually the battery charge will drop off to the point of not having enough power to run the engine or if any other electrical device is operated - like the dome light from opening the door - engine will die.
2016-05-17 06:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by nerissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is nothing to do with your starter...here is your problem...battery went down to nothing and you only charged it for 2 hours
yes, that will give juice for the lights, radio etc to work...but believe me they would not last long on a very very 'still' undercharged car battery
you need to charge (trickle charge being the best) your battery for at least a couple of days to get a fully functional battery back to A1 especially to turn over your engine to start the car, and also before recharging check the distilled water levels in the battery if it is the old type
if you cannot wait that long i would suggest you buying a new one
2007-06-05 01:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by chrisbell3 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check the main fuse 100 amp or 80 amp that fuse does not pull out like the others it is bolted in on the sides. AND it wont hurt to charge the battery if there is distilled water in it to a temp of 80 degrees feel the warm battery.
2007-06-05 00:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be starter...but also check fuses first...if battery had been sucked down to zero in a very short time you may have an electrical short...and that drained your power in the first place and blown the fuses before more damage could be done
2007-06-05 00:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the battery's 5 years old or older, don't waste your time. Buy a new battery. Otherwise, take the battery in to the auto store and have it tested. Buy a new battery if it fails the test.
2007-06-05 01:46:22 · answer #7 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the starter.
2007-06-05 00:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your starter is gone. When you turn the key and you don't get that click, that is usually what it is, the starter.
Good luck
2007-06-05 00:55:11 · answer #9 · answered by stunning_eyes29 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋