sergey85

couple minutes ago i trie staring my car and it would not start. the radio worked lights and everything. i think it might bee alternater but i dont know i used jumper cables to start the car and it started right up. can someone help me could it be the v belt i just got home so i guess i will see tommorow if it starts or not.the battery sighn didnt come on or anything not even when i pressed the check button can someone give advice how to find the problem thankss.

JoeA8

You might be right about the alternater, but try to test the battery first. Usually, the battery lasts about 4-5 years.

- Joe

PaulW

It should be at least 13 VDC on the battery with the car running. If it is, sounds like an old and tired battery on a cold day.

skiracer

the alternator is OK (that's what powered the car on the drive home) and the battery is likely bad. First check the cable connections to the battery, and if they are good, replace the battery.

sergey85

well i jus got the car in november of 06 so i dont really know anything about cause it didnt have any info all i know the tires have been changed, i recently changed the belt, some hoses, oil and expansion tank i just hope its not the alternator it was pretty cold last nite but so were the other nights tanks for info guys

PaulW

<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/electrical_equipment/batteryreplacement.html">I have an Autozone one in my car, about $80, usually in stock</a></li></ul>

sergey85

so i went to autozone and had the battery checked and it was acually a bad battery so i bought a duralast battery for 60 buck and had it intalled(which was a pain in the ***)and the car works fine and starts right up. thanks for your help guys

JoeA8

Great to hear that it was only the battery. I have a question about the battery that you installed - did you check the CCA? Did the store recommend that?

- Joe