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That is a 50/50 chance. A battery bought in 2003 might be still good today, while a battery bought 3 months ago might go bad.
Asking how do you need to know if you need a car battery is like asking when you tire will go flat if you running it too low. You just don't know, however if you turn your car over and it seems like it is cranking over for a few times before it starts, take your car to a garage that specializes in auto electrics and batteries. They will usually test your battery and charging system for free. Another way is to take the battery itself to a car parts store and they will usually test it for free as well.
Some other reasons a car won't start may be nothing to do with the battery at all, such as a faulty starter solenoid or starter motor or some loose wiring or a faulty ignition coil.
Regarding the battery, another possibility is that a it can lose its charge and die if the car has been in stilling or storage for a long period of time without having regular top-up charges.
For more information see the answer to the Related Question shown below.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAttached to the car battery is a sticker that indicates the Month and Year it was first put into service. In the hot desert climates the best of these batteries usually crap out after 3 years.
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∙ 13y agoWhen your car has difficulty turning over and doesn't start right up
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∙ 14y agoyour car will not start, lights wont turn on, ect
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∙ 15y agoHave the battery tested at almost any auto parts store.
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∙ 14y agoyou look on the side of it
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My car battery is 5 years already do i need to replace a new one
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Do you need a new battery if you let your lights on and your car won't start?
No, you do not need a new battery, you just need to get somebody with a car and use the connector which are Red and Black:Red means positive and Black means negative.Gerson
Remote car starter stopped working after a new battery was installed How do you get it to work again?
If the remote car starter stopped working after a new battery was installed in the remote, the remote needs to be reprogrammed. If the remote starter stopped working after a new battery was installed in the vehicle, the computer might need to be reset by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes.
What does your car need if it does not start?
new engen, more gas, new battery, jump shot, or well it could be anything to be honist
Jump the car or get a new battery?
If the battery is defective get a new battery. If you just left something on and ran it down, charge the battery and keep going.
1999 grand am se Check the altinator to see if it's charging the battery?
First start the car then pull off the positive on the battery if the car dies than you need a new alternator if the car keeps running u may need a new battery. A word of caution, testing an alternator that way can cause damage to the alternator. The alternator needs power to make power unlike the old generators from the past.
Your battery light came on soon after that the ABS light came on and now all lights are on you know you need to take the car in do you know in advance what this could be caused by New battery in car?
Reasonable chance of an alternater and/or battery.
How do you know when you need an alternator?
A new battery or one that tested good is in the vehicle and the car is still losing power. the alternator is what charges the battery while the vehicle is operating.
Do you need a new battery if you let your lights on and your car won't start?
No, you do not need a new battery, you just need to get somebody with a car and use the connector which are Red and Black:Red means positive and Black means negative.Gerson
Will it damage the car if I remove the flat battery and leave the car without battery for 2 weeks?
No, it will not damage the car at all, you will need to reprogram your radio when the new battery goes in though.
What is killing your new battery?
I don't really know about cars but usually it's not the battery it's the car.
Does a new battery need charging?
No unless you have a toy car or a small car that children play in
What is wrong with your car if you turn the lights on and it turns off the motor?
It could either be your transmission or your car battery. Most likely you need a new battery for your car.
Can you buy acid to recharge a car battery?
You don't need acid to recharge the car battery. You may need to top it with distilled water and put the battery on the charger. You may be able to get the acid from a car battery shop, but some of the new car batteries now come as a sealed unit.
Do I need to fully charge a new car battery before putting it in the car or can I just jump start it?
In most cases a new battery will be charged enough to start the vehicle
How do you know you need a new battery for a 2002 Pontiac grand am?
WHEN it gets hard to turn over. Or when you turn it over and the lights of your car dim down..
Does your car shake because you need a new battery?
Not unless your battery is dangling from its bracket ! It should not cause vibration
If the car battery dies because the door was left ajar will just boosting the battery and running the car be enough or do you need a new battery?
It should come back after running the engine if the battery is good.
