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Car won't start without jump.?
I realize this has been asked and answered a thousand times but in each case it's been a little different. In my case the car was completely dead. Jumped it and ran it for 10 minutesthen drove it for another 20 with heat, lights and radio. No noticeable loss of power and no dimming of lights. I shut the car off and started it back up with no problem. I then shut it off and let it sit for about a minute. No start this time, it tried but didn't turn over. The lights all came on. About 5 minutes later the lights came on again but this time it just clicked. A day later it is again completely dead. Thanks in advance for your answers.
4 Answers
- Country BoyLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
Lets try the best 12 volt automotive battery test known to man:
Take the car or battery to any store other than Auto Zone where new batteries are sold and ask for a free 15 second load test. This test will tell you the reserve amperage capacity. Amperage not volts spins starter motors.
- Anonymous7 years ago
Have the battery and alternator tested at a auto parts store.
- 7 years ago
You need a new battery. Go to advanced auto shop and get them to test yours and then see what they say if it's not a battery it's your car has wires messed up and you need to wire the car all new
Source(s): Same thang happened to my 2006 f150 - Anonymous7 years ago
sounds like your battery is shot. Have someone who knows what they are doing check each cell. I'm betting at least one is dead.