We have a 2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe that we just bought in the end of March. A couple of days ago, the battery had died, so we jump started it. It started working again, so we just put it in the garage. We left it there for like 4 days, so now, when we try to turn the ignition on, it won't work. Does that mean we have to buy a new battery, or just jump start it, and let it charge?! Please help!!
2007-06-18 04:08:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would take the car back the dealer. The battery shold not be dead on a brand new car, unless you are leaving the lights on or listening to your radio for extended periods of time with the engine off. It sound like your battery is defective or there is a problem with your alternator and/or charging system. Either way it should be covered under warranty.
2007-06-18 04:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by erehwon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drag it to your Honda dealer it's his problem. If the battery's bad they will replace. Have them do a load test on the battery and check the charging system. Also check both ends of your positive and negative battery cables for corrosion (if either was loose) and re-tighten.
If you can remove the caps from your battery be sure all cells are filled to the neck opening with distilled water. If you find a drastically low acid level your alternator most likely is overcharging your system. If you have a volt meter you can check the charge voltage yourself very safely. Simply set the volt meter on 20 volts and place the positive probe wire to positive on the battery and negative to negative.
The battery should read 12.5 volts with the engine off. With the motor on the voltage should read 13.5 -14 volts. Any voltages over 14.5 will boil the acid / water mix away in a flash. If you recharge your battery do so at a low rate (2 amps.) If it charges back within 3 hrs at this rate your battery's probably safe and sound.
I had a little discussion with my Toyota dealer recently about an overcharging alternator (14.38) volts. They said it was normal. I answered: Why did my battery need 16 oz. of water to fill it back up? "Oh well' they countered it's a normal reading!
2007-06-18 13:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is one of two things.....It could be your battery is bad, has dead cells that do not allow it to keep the charge or it could be the alternator.
Does the battery have water distilled in the cells or are they dry. If even one is dry, the problem is more than likely a battery.
Go to a shop and have them do an electrical diagnostic test and you will know the problem in minutes, either way it is not an expensive repair and on a new car like yours it should be under warranty more than likely.
2007-06-18 11:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the car is new, it *should* not be the battery. Batteries have a life of about 5 years. I would check with the dealer.
2007-06-18 11:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new battery. Check the date on the old battery just in case it is still under warranty.
2007-06-18 11:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah a new car like that shouldn't be having battery problems already. Autozone can run a test on the battery to see if it is bad. they can also check ur alternator.
depending on what they say u most likely will have to take it to the dealer
2007-06-18 11:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by Cody C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new car's battery shouldn't even THINK about dying this soon. You need to get the car back to the dealership and let THEM figure out what it wrong.
2007-06-18 11:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say its either 2 things, the alternator isnt charging the battery or the battery isnt taking the charge, like a dead cell.
2007-06-18 11:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New cars are sensitive to jump starting (please check manual). Best to replace. (the battery should be still under warranty)
2007-06-18 11:14:26 · answer #9 · answered by deqwanbiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy another one or let the one you have to charge
2007-06-18 11:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by ema 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋