dying battery

When your battery is at the end of its life, it gives signs that it is dying. Being aware of those symptoms can help you replace the battery before it dies. Below, the article will discuss what you should look out for regarding your car’s battery.

Age of a Dying Battery

As the battery begins to age, it will start showing signs of failing. On the battery, you will find a section that will tell the time and date of battery purchase. This will help you navigate the time duration of the battery. Most batteries are only good for three or four years, and this amount of time flies by very quickly. Many car owners fail to realize it that they are running their car batteries past the lifetime.

Slow Crank of the Dying Battery

If you do not know how old your battery is, one of the best ways to find out about it is by judging the crank on it. A crank refers to how quickly your car jolts into ignition and starts. A slower crank is very evident and you can easily hear it when you try to twist your keys into ignition.

If your car displays a slower crank, you will notice that it struggles to start. This could possibly be a sign of a dying battery, and if you do not take care of it quick enough, this problem will amplify as the temperature begins to drop further.

Electrical components Getting Dimmer

A lot of times, the electrical components start performing poorly due to your battery dying out. For instance, you may notice that the windows are rolling up or down slower. You can also notice that some of the lights inside your car are no longer function. If you notice that the electrical components are not operating the same way that they use to, then this may indicate a dying battery.

Keep in mind that you do not leave your phone chargers plugged into the car. It is best that you unplug the chargers before you leave your vehicle. This is because most external phone chargers will consume power from the battery if you leave it inside the outlet overnight, even after turning the car off. Look at your accessory plugs and make sure that they are not drawing any power from the battery.

Corrosion

If you spot corrosion on your battery, this means that there is a leak inside the battery. You will need to disconnect the battery cables and wipe off all the corrosion using a wire brush or a cloth. Corrosion will mess up the connection between the cable and the battery. This will lead to all sorts of electrical problems in the car.

If you happen to notice any of the above-mentioned symptoms when driving your car, then make sure that you take it to a technician for a battery replacement. If your battery is on the brink of retirement, then extreme cold weather will likely kill what is left in it.