how do you know if your car battery has a dead cell?
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If the battery cannot reach higher than 10.5 volts when being charged, then the battery has a dead cell. If the battery is fully charged (according to the battery charger) but the voltage is 12.5 or less, the battery is sulfated. Sulfation is the natural byproduct when the battery discharged.
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Start the car with the dead battery. If it starts, let it idle for at least 20 minutes, or go on a five-mile drive so the battery can recharge. If it still won't start, repeat the process.
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['To determine if the battery is experiencing a problem, turn off all electrical loads and the charging source.', 'For an accurate reading, allow the battery to sit with no electrical loads applied for at least one hour.']
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An illuminated dashboard light can indicate a problem with an automobile charging system. However, a very simple way to check if the alternator is working is to run the car and disconnect the positive terminal of the battery. If the vehicle stops running, then you probably have a bad alternator.
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If you're turning the key in the ignition and your engine is lagging, or not catching at all, nine times out of ten it's a sure sign your battery is close to dying, or completely flat. Normally turning your key in the ignition invites the battery to start supplying power to the starter.
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['Problems starting the vehicle. Difficulty starting the vehicle is one of the first symptoms of a problem with the battery terminals. ... ', 'Corrosion on the battery. One of the most common symptoms of a battery terminal issue is visible corrosion. ... ', 'Loss of electrical power.']
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["The engine cranks, but won't start. This is most likely to be the result of a flat battery – it could also be an engine ignition or fuel system problem. ... ", "The engine won't crank (and the accessories and lights are off) ... ", "You've had to jump start your car a lot. ... ", 'Your car battery is cracked, swollen or leaking.']
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['The indicator light. ... ', 'Headlights are dim or flickering. ... ', 'Other electrical failures. ... ', 'Strange noises. ... ', 'Car stalls or has difficulty starting. ... ', 'Battery dies.']
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On most vape pens when the battery is dead, a red light on the button will flash. To know if the battery is dead, screw the vape pen into the charger. The charger will show a red light if the battery is dead, and a green light when the battery is charged.
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["Dashboard Lights. One of the most obvious bad battery signs is a warning light on the car's dashboard. ... ", 'Old Battery. Another pretty simple sign that the car may be having a battery problem is the age of the battery. ... ', 'Slow Start. ... ', 'Bulging Battery Case. ... ', 'Odd Smell. ... ', 'Electrical Issues.']
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["Dim headlights. If your car battery is failing, it's not going to be able to fully power your vehicle's electrical components – including your headlights. ... ", 'Clicking sound when you turn the key. ... ', 'Slow crank. ... ', 'Needing to press on the gas pedal to start. ... ', 'Backfiring.']
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Another simple test is to check your interior lights. An alternator charges your battery when the car is running. If the interior and dashboard lights come on brightly but slowly start to fade, then it indicates a problem whit the alternator.
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['Attach one red jumper cable clamp to the positive terminal on the dead battery.', 'Attach the other end of the same cable, the second red jumper cable clamp, to the positive terminal on the working (live) car battery.']
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["Decreased MPG. Although there are other symptoms which can negatively impact your MPG, it's likely to be an issue with your battery. ... ", 'Internal Combustion Engine Running More Than Usual. ... ', 'State of Charge. ... ', 'Unexplained Drop in Battery Bars. ... ', 'Unusual Engine Noises.']
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['Your dashboard warning light. Your dashboard warning light comes on. ... ', "Engine cranks slow or not at all. Your engine cranks slowly or won't start at all. ... ", "No radio. Your radio doesn't turn on. ... ", 'Swollen battery size. ... ', 'Odd smell from your battery. ... ', 'Your battery is old. ... ', 'Check engine light flashes.']
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['The battery casing can be cracked and the fluid will leak from the crack.', 'The liquid can bubble and seep through the cell caps.', 'Warping, inflation or distorted appearance in the battery.', 'The smell of rotten eggs coming from the battery.']
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As your device charges, you'll see a lightning bolt beside the battery icon in the status bar, or a large battery icon on your lock screen. A picture of a battery colored with red indicates your battery is near empty. The level of green that appears in the battery indicates how close to a full charge you have.