Signs You Need a New Battery From Your CDJR Dealership

Old Battery

The battery ages like any other component, and this causes it to weaken. The sulfuric acid, which is a crucial part of the battery’s ability to store electricity, gradually breaks down. As this happens, the electricity storage capacity reduces, and, eventually, the battery won’t be able to store a sufficient charge to power the starter.

The average life of a battery is three to five years, although this can be reduced due to electrical issues and climatic conditions. When your battery is three years old, we advise testing it. Our computerized battery tester can quickly give you a heads-up on the battery condition and potential remaining life. If your battery is weakening, we can replace it in minutes.

Battery Warning Light

The warning lights on your dash are invaluable, as they will warn you of any issue affecting your particular system. The battery warning light specifically relates to the battery, alternator, and electrical system. If any of the sensors in the electrical system detect a problem, they warn your computer, and the battery warning light will illuminate.

A failing battery will trigger this light if its voltage output drops below 12.5 volts. Corroded terminals, worn wiring, and low battery recharging rates will also cause this light to light up. Our technicians will connect your computer to our diagnostic system to identify the problem area. Once the source of trouble has been pinpointed, we’ll repair it.

Recharging Problems

Power used by the battery must be replaced, and the alternator begins the recharging process as soon as your engine is running. An older battery has a reduced recharging capacity, as we saw above, but a worn alternator, damaged wires, and other issues can also prevent the battery from charging sufficiently. Since a battery uses a fixed amount of power to start your engine, it will fail very quickly if this electricity isn’t replaced.

We’ll examine your electrical system and identify the recharging issue. Once that problem is fixed, we’ll test your battery to ensure it’s still in good condition. If your battery is still healthy, we’ll recharge it. If it’s been damaged, we’ll install a new one while you wait.

If you suspect your battery could be failing, contact our service department today at Freedom CDJR by Ed Morse in Sherman, TX. Our CDJR-trained technicians will have the problem fixed in no time.

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