Left lights on and now my battery is almost dead. I have a charger hooked up to it and it's charged enough to the point that my dash lights and interior lights work. How long will it take for my battery to be charged enough to start my car?
2007-08-10 04:47:59 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer L 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a 12 volt charger
2007-08-10 04:58:33 · update #1
you already have good advise on a time scale, just want to add that if you don't have time to reach a full charge, after you get it started, drive it to a auto store like Auto Zone and have them test it (free) and they can also do a full charge on it for no charge (he-he) to you
2007-08-10 05:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the amperage of the charger and what condition your battery is in. Usually, with an average charger, it should take from 4 to 12 hours. Make sure you pop the vent tops off while it is charging(if possible) and that the fluid level is correct, assuming this is a lead-acid battery.
2007-08-10 11:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have enough power within a few hours, being you completely drained the battery. Depending on the age of the battery, you may have killed it completely. Jump start will give your battery immediate power to start, question is will the alternator(assuming its putting out the correct amps) will be able to charge the battery. If the battery doesn't hold a charge, your in need of a new one. If you do need a new one and cant afford"brand new", call your local salvage yard, they are required to test all batteries before the sale.
2007-08-10 11:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the needle on the charger reach to far side to make sure it being fully charged, if the charger showed it charged the battery when you turn the ignition on it turns over but the car wont start it could be the gas line might need a fix.
2007-08-10 12:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Angela C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how many amps your charger puts out. Make sure your battery is full of water and keep in mind that the slower you charge your battery the better your charge will be.;
2007-08-10 11:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by dreaminncalifornia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you type like I do, then it is charged by now. Depending on the size of the charger, I'd give it an hour at least A trickle charger might take until tomorrow.
2007-08-10 11:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the charger a good hour should do the trick. There is a catch By not completely charging the batt. it makes the alt. work harder an shorting its life . If you have the time let it slow charge over night its better for the batt. an alt .
2007-08-10 12:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by nikipoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDS ON HOW BIG THE CHARGER IS IF ITS A SMALL ONE A FEW HOURS BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THE CAR WILL CHARGE THE BATTERY FULL
2007-08-10 11:54:59 · answer #8 · answered by CHRIS B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the amperage of your charger...
if it is 10 amps around 2 or 3 hours
if it is less amps may take up to 12 hours
Paul
2007-08-10 11:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it at least an hour. Once you have enough to get it started, let your car idle for 30 minutes and try driving it for a bit with ALL your accesories, ie radio off..
2007-08-10 11:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by Saddler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋