Signs of Replacing Battery
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When I turn on my key to the position before the car actually cranks/starts, I notice my angeleyes flashes intermittenly to the left and then to the right like a police car. Then when I turn the key all the way to start, there is a slight delay and then the car cranks very slow as though there is not enough power/juice. Could these be signs that the battery needs to be replaced? Before it would start with power and with no hesitations.
I seldom drive my car;however, I do turn on the car once in while so the battery won't die. Please advise. Thanks in advance!
I seldom drive my car;however, I do turn on the car once in while so the battery won't die. Please advise. Thanks in advance!
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I've never heard of the angel eyes flashing as you describe. (I assume you're either parked in front of a mirror or window or you're having someone else start the car...)
The fact that the car cranks slowly does seem to indicate a weak battery. Does it only happen if the car's been sitting or does this happen each time you start the car?
The fact that the car cranks slowly does seem to indicate a weak battery. Does it only happen if the car's been sitting or does this happen each time you start the car?
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Originally Posted by Markymark' post='335793' date='Sep 18 2006, 10:08 AM
Starting the car every so often without actually driving it is probably contributing to the battery drain.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='335740' date='Sep 18 2006, 08:43 AM
I've never heard of the angel eyes flashing as you describe. (I assume you're either parked in front of a mirror or window or you're having someone else start the car...)
The fact that the car cranks slowly does seem to indicate a weak battery. Does it only happen if the car's been sitting or does this happen each time you start the car?
The fact that the car cranks slowly does seem to indicate a weak battery. Does it only happen if the car's been sitting or does this happen each time you start the car?
Thanks to all that replied!
Rudy: I just noticed ithis issue on Sun. Before it started up normally withou any hesitation.
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