Car Battery

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Printed Date: July 04, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Topic: Car Battery

Posted By: bigwest4085
Subject: Car Battery
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 8:00 PM

ok so my battery died and i jumped it and started it up and it turned over so i figured it was good so i drove off and when i got home 1 min later the car would not start up again.. so my question is how long do i need to let the cable on from the other bettery to mine?? thank you..

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Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 8:08 PM

Once the car is started the battery doesn't do anything but act as a load on the alternator. You need to get your battery and charging system checked out. It sounds like your battery is no good. Don't just replace it without checking the rest of the system out as you may cause undue stress on your new battery.

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sparky

Posted By: el terror
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 8:11 PM

probably your battery is bad what is happening is that once you start your car the alternator keeps it runing but your battery is not holding the charge. you might wana take your battery to a parts house and have them check it to see if its good or bad. because once you jumpstart your car and the battery is good you let it run for about 10-15 min and your good to go so im thinking your battery is bad.

Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 8:14 PM

Have you checked the water in the battery?

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'85 Toy

Posted By: bigwest4085
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 8:58 PM

well after i jump started it i figured it was good so about 1 min later i turned the car off

Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 9:46 PM

The alternator does not fully charge the battery. Take it out and connect it to a battery charger.

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"People with mullets live 40% longer" - Ricky Bobby

Posted By: el terror
Date Posted: June 21, 2006 at 9:51 PM

yeah thats one thing i missed there check the acid in your battery if its low you can fill it up with distalled water or you can buy battery acid at your local parts store. after you do that try putting it on the batt charger like killer said

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