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Diagnose this automotive issue, por favor
Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:13 pm
2019 Silverado. Last night cranks slowly, control panel lights are very dim. Today, cranks normally, control pane lights are normal. Battery is less than six months old. I did jump off someone's dead battery the other day.
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Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:15 pm to Jim Rockford
Unless the issue is repeatable its almost impossible to diagnose an intermittent failure. if you think you have a battery issue go to whatever auto parts store for free testing but you should have a warranty on the battery if it is bad.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:19 pm to Dolphinepride
I figure it's the battery but just wanted to run it by someone else. I'm thinking the jump screwed it up or drained it more than I thought.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:29 pm to Jim Rockford
Could be the battery. They all suck now.
Could be alternator and it isn't charging your new battery now. Or intermittently charging depending on the length of driving/charging time.
Could be alternator and it isn't charging your new battery now. Or intermittently charging depending on the length of driving/charging time.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:38 pm to Jim Rockford
Check your alternator.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 12:42 pm to Jim Rockford
Check the connection on your terminals. Tighten if you can, also check for corrosion. If it's a bad battery, wherever you bought it from should give you a new one immediately. Most batteries have a minimum of 2 year warranty. AutoZone and the like all have different levels with their batteries and they will warranty them depending on that level.
For example:
Duralast: A 2-year free replacement warranty
Duralast Gold: A 3-year free replacement warranty
Duralast Platinum: A 3-year free replacement warranty
Also double check that you got the right battery with the correct specs for coldstarting/group size/etc.
For example:
Duralast: A 2-year free replacement warranty
Duralast Gold: A 3-year free replacement warranty
Duralast Platinum: A 3-year free replacement warranty
Also double check that you got the right battery with the correct specs for coldstarting/group size/etc.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 1:12 pm to Jim Rockford
Probably a loose battery cable end where it bolts to the starter. Unbolt the cable and hit it with some sandpaper or wire brush.
Also check any battery cable connections on the fuse block.
Also check any battery cable connections on the fuse block.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 1:25 pm to Jim Rockford
Check battery cables, could still be a bad battery.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 1:51 pm to Jim Rockford
Just don't look for a problems that isn't there. I wouldn't worry about it unless it needs a jump.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 9:19 pm to LEASTBAY
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Check battery cables
Always check where last work was done. If the battery was changed, who changed it? Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight and that the cables and connections are corrosion free.
Any connection that is corroded or a little loose can and will give intermittent problems.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 9:43 pm to Jim Rockford
60% chance that your “new” battery is a bad one. Go and have it load tested. Might as well go somewhere that can test the voltage regulator on your alternator while you are at it.
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