Zatímco životnost autobaterie končí za tři až pět let, existují věci, které ji mohou vybít dříve, než nastane. Nastartování auta na slabou baterii může vyžadovat několik pokusů – ale pokud je baterie vybitá nebo vybitá, auto nemusí nastartovat vůbec. To obvykle vyžaduje dobití nebo výměnu v případě, že vypršelo datum vypršení platnosti. Možná však nebudete mít vždy čas na to, abyste baterii okamžitě opravili. Tehdy můžete nastartovat auto a dojet do cíle.
Tato příručka vysvětluje, jak bez problémů nastartovat auto. Problémy s baterií však ne vždy znamenají vybitou nebo vybitou baterii. Někdy to může být jen uvolněné spojení nebo nahromadění. Podíváme se také na faktory, které by mohly baterii bránit v plnění její funkce.
K nastartování baterie vašeho auta můžete jednoduše použít jiné auto. K tomuto účelu potřebujete jen dvě věci – auto s funkční baterií a startovací kabel. Je dobrým zvykem mít tyto kabely vždy v autě.
Postup je docela snadný a přímočarý:
Pokud výše uvedená metoda nefunguje, znamená to, že baterie není přesně vybitá a že může existovat základní problém, který jí brání ve své práci. Zde je několik dalších věcí, které můžete zkontrolovat a opravit.
Sometimes loose connections between the wires also make it difficult for the car engine to start properly. You can tap battery terminals to fix any connection issues, and then try starting your car again. Corroded terminals are also responsible for the bad connection between the battery cables and terminals. You can use acidic solutions available in the market to clean these terminals.
A car’s battery can also stop working because of a disturbed electrical connection inside the neutral safety key. To deal with this situation, put your car in neutral and then try restarting the engine. If your car is able to start again, you’re good to go. Otherwise, contact an auto electrician for a detailed inspection to avoid further damage.
Still can’t figure out the problem? Don’t panic. Here are some methods you can try to get back on the road.
If you are driving a manual car, you can start your engine with this method, given that you can find a few people to lend a hand:
Even after trying everything, if you are unable to start your car or you do not feel comfortable dealing with a flat battery yourself, it is time to call for professional help. They are experts in finding out the actual fault and will take appropriate action. They will either fix the existing battery or will recommend installing a new battery.
If the battery is dead, you will keep facing the issue every time you start your car. If the battery keeps discharging too quickly, you need to find out the cause. Some of the major causes for a dying battery are:
You can also recharge you dead car battery through a trickle charger. However, it is recommended to replace a car’s battery after 4 to 6 years for the smooth functioning of your car. If your battery is past this period and is giving you a difficult time, you should consider replacing it. Even if you recharge an overused battery, you will have to recharge or jumpstart it again and again.
Figuring out why the car battery is draining can be tricky. Faulty charging, extreme temperature, defective alternator, excessive short drives, loose battery cables, old batteries are some of the many reasons your battery can drain your battery. You will need the help of a qualified mechanic to find out the exact cause.
Yes, you can recharge a dead car battery with a battery charger, a long drive, or with another car’s battery. Read this guide to understand how to restart a car after months of sitting idly.
The battery’s lifespan depends on many factors, such as the driving frequency, charging system, temperature and weather conditions, etc. On average, a car battery lasts three to five years.
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That concludes the guide on how to deal with a dead car battery. Always get your car checked thoroughly once it jumpstarts or recharges to rule out any underlying issues that are causing the battery to discharge.
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