My car won't start but makes a loud continuous buzzing noise. So I got another car and jumped started it and it started right up.
I started it several times after the jump and it started right up.
An hour later, I tried to start and it wouldn't start again and made the buzzing noise again.
The battery is about 3 years old and the light on it says it's still good.
So will replacing the battery solve this problem or could it possibly be something serious like a starter or alternator?
2007-07-13 09:35:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Easy now! You should check all the battery connections first. If they are all tight and clean then clean them again and put a dressing on the connectors (available at your local car parts store). If that fails to fix the problem then bring the car as it is running, after you have jumped it again and have them check the amperage in the regulator and the alternator. Both can cause the battery to lose power rapidly.
Not holding a charge indicates the battery is worn and it needs replacing.
Another thing could be that the acid is low/ water is low. just open the caps and look in the holes, if it's a battery that can not be filled ( maintenance free) then it needs to be replaced.
2007-07-13 09:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by ricrossfireclub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the starter, most tire and battery shops can load test the starter to see if it is drawing too many amps, and most will do it free.
The little light on the battery is a indicator for only one out of 6 cells in a car battery so they are more or less useless when it comes to telling if it is the battery or not.
2007-07-13 16:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by jbirdman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it jumped started again. While it is running disconnect the positive cable from the battery. If the car stops running then it is your alternator. The battery is only needed to start your car (it also helps with aux equipt ie radio). Have your voltage regulator checked also. If the car has been running on the battery and not recharging then you may need to replace the battery also.
2007-07-13 16:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by frank f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way to check is to put a voltmeter on the battery terminals and read the voltage. It should be 12V, if it is not, then you may have a shorted cell. If it is 12V, then start the car, jump it, if you have to, and then measure again. This time the voltage should be 13.8V or close, plus or minus a couple of tenths. If it is not, then you have a problem with the alternator or voltage regulator. good luck.
2007-07-13 16:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the alternator is bad and its causing the battery to go low so go and buy and alternator and a get the battery recharge and then have them check the charging system to make sure that your starter is still good go to auto-zone they do it for free or oreillys
2007-07-13 16:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by Eddy361 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the battery.
2007-07-13 16:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an electrical system check. Sounds like your alternator could be bad.
http://mpoweryourself.com/auto-care/index.html
2007-07-15 13:25:16 · answer #7 · answered by allen l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the starter...
2007-07-13 16:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by jroxproductions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋