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#1
09-06-2011 | 01:43 AM
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Hi
I recently parked my 2000 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder sedan for a few minutes. When I got back to my car the car wouldn't start. The engine wouldn't turn over and it made a funny low sounding screeching noise, the dash board was dim and the digital read out of the mileage was messed up as I turned the ignition key. The low oil light, battery indicator, door icons, srs and brake icons stayed lit. My radio and A/C still worked. I kept trying it over and over then I let it cool down for a few minutes and the engine finally went on. What is the cause of this? Do I need a new battery? is there an electrical problem? Was it a glitch in the system? I need your thoughts, I don't wanna buy a new battery if I don't need one. Any suggestions?
#2
09-07-2011 | 11:32 AM
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Misterix,
Is your battery original? What brand is it? First and foremost, I would recommend inspecting your battery (refer to this 2000 Accord battery diagram if necessary) and cleaning off the battery terminals if they are dirty.
You can test the specific gravity of your battery to determine whether or not it's bad. You will need a hydrometer, however.
The fluid (sulfuric acid solution) contained in the battery cells will tell you many things about the condition of the battery. Because the cell plates must be kept submerged below the fluid level in order to operate, maintaining the fluid level is extremely important. And, because the specific gravity of the acid is an indication of electrical charge, testing the fluid can be an aid in determining if the battery must be replaced. A battery in a vehicle with a properly operating charging system should require little maintenance, but careful, periodic inspection should reveal problems before they leave you stranded.
The specific gravity of a battery's electrolyte level can be used as an indication of battery charge. At least once a year, check the specific gravity of the battery. It should be between 1.20 and 1.26 on the gravity scale. Most auto supply stores carry a variety of inexpensive battery testing hydrometers. These can be used on any non-sealed battery to test the specific gravity in each cell.
The battery testing hydrometer has a squeeze bulb at one end and a nozzle at the other. Battery electrolyte is sucked into the hydrometer until the float is lifted from its seat. The specific gravity is then read by noting the position of the float. If gravity is low in one or more cells, the battery should be slowly charged and checked again to see if the gravity has come up. Generally, if after charging, the specific gravity between any two cells varies more than 50 points (0.50), the battery should be replaced, as it can no longer produce sufficient voltage to guarantee proper operation.
Hope this helps!
Is your battery original? What brand is it? First and foremost, I would recommend inspecting your battery (refer to this 2000 Accord battery diagram if necessary) and cleaning off the battery terminals if they are dirty.
You can test the specific gravity of your battery to determine whether or not it's bad. You will need a hydrometer, however.
The fluid (sulfuric acid solution) contained in the battery cells will tell you many things about the condition of the battery. Because the cell plates must be kept submerged below the fluid level in order to operate, maintaining the fluid level is extremely important. And, because the specific gravity of the acid is an indication of electrical charge, testing the fluid can be an aid in determining if the battery must be replaced. A battery in a vehicle with a properly operating charging system should require little maintenance, but careful, periodic inspection should reveal problems before they leave you stranded.
The specific gravity of a battery's electrolyte level can be used as an indication of battery charge. At least once a year, check the specific gravity of the battery. It should be between 1.20 and 1.26 on the gravity scale. Most auto supply stores carry a variety of inexpensive battery testing hydrometers. These can be used on any non-sealed battery to test the specific gravity in each cell.
The battery testing hydrometer has a squeeze bulb at one end and a nozzle at the other. Battery electrolyte is sucked into the hydrometer until the float is lifted from its seat. The specific gravity is then read by noting the position of the float. If gravity is low in one or more cells, the battery should be slowly charged and checked again to see if the gravity has come up. Generally, if after charging, the specific gravity between any two cells varies more than 50 points (0.50), the battery should be replaced, as it can no longer produce sufficient voltage to guarantee proper operation.
Hope this helps!
#3
10-06-2011 | 11:54 AM
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From: Evans Ga.
I have seen this happen where a car won't start and the ECU resets itself after a few minutes,check to see if by chance it set a trouble code,you can have your battery checked at any Auto Zone or Advance auto parts for free.