SIGNS YOU NEED A NEW CAR BATTERY

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Andrew Stratton Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 6,084 Articles Joined: March 20, 2007 United States Five Signs That It's Time For A New Car Battery By Andrew Stratton | Submitted On December 31, 2015 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Andrew Stratton Getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with a dead car battery is every motorist's worst nightmare. The ordeal gets even worse when the power cannot be restored with jumper cables. A truly dead battery will almost certainly require roadside assistance and possible even a towing service. When all is said and done, the breakdown could end up costing you hundreds of dollars, as well as several hours of your day. Here are five signs that you may need to take preventative action soon. 1. Engine Is Slow To Crank When you try to start the engine and it's slow to turn over, the problem is almost certainly electrical. Although the culprit could very well be a poor connection in the starter or starting circuit, the issue often comes does to a charging system shortfall. There's also a chance something could be draining the power when the vehicle is parked. Either way, you should schedule an inspection with your mechanic ASAP. 2. Check Engine Light Appears There are dozens of reasons why the dreaded check engine light might illuminate on your dashboard. One fairly common culprit, especially in older vehicles, is inadequate electrical power. When a low charge puts the vehicle in danger of breaking down, the engine light will come on. Once again, the charge should be tested by a qualified mechanic to ensure adequate electrical output. 3. Damaged Case When a battery's casing looks bloated or swollen, it's often a sign it has been exposed to excessive heat. These high engine temps have been known to greatly reduce the life of the unit. As such, drivers should check the case from time to time to make sure it's in good shape. 4. Leaking or Low Fluid When the unit leaks fluid, it can easily cause corrosion around the posts, which prevents the electrical system from making a strong connection. In other words, the gunk may prevent your vehicle from starting. It is also true that when the battery fluid falls below the lead plates that conduct electricity, the unit may not work. As such, the charge should always be tested when it looks like the fluid level has fallen too low. 5. Old Age Contrary to popular belief, the average car battery won't last for the life of your vehicle. In most cases, modern units are tested at around three years. After that point, they should be inspected on an annual basis. We should also mention that your driving habits could shorten or extend the period between replacements. Because the unit will not have enough time to fully recharge, short trips (less than 20 minutes) have been shown to decrease lifespan. And, as we mentioned, extreme temperatures can also reduce the longevity considerably. This is true of both extreme heat and extreme cold. Drivers should also avoid things that may drain their batteries (leaving the lights, fan, and radio on), since constant recharging can negatively affect longevity. If you notice any of the aforementioned signs, have your car battery tested as soon as possible. When shopping for a car battery, drivers go to http://etddiscounttire.com/batteries-new-jersey. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Andrew_Stratton/83489 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? 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CHRYSLER IGNITION AND REPAIR

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Eli Abbasov Basic Author | 1 Article Joined: March 8, 2017 Canada Your Chrysler Ignition and Repair By Eli Abbasov | Submitted On March 08, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Eli Abbasov Chrysler ignitions before year 2008 are mechanical pin ignitions, containing small springs and pins. These components weaken over time because they get pressed and depressed in and out with the key. Many times under different temperatures and humidity conditions. One of the common elements is fatigue. These parts were meant to break simply because every type of metal composite material weakens over time. Some last over a period of 10 years and function well and some fail to operate after about 4-5 years due to poor maintenance. It does however depend on how you operate your ignition, some drivers are aggressive with their cars. Some drivers have a "romance" with their vehicle. So they are simply gentle. Chrysler's history of innovations! Chrysler motors are pretty awesome with their inventions and innovations, for example they were one of the first to use electronic fuel injection in their cars back in 1957 called "ElectroJector" for their Chrysler 300D, Dodge D-500 and more which was later replaced with a catalytic converter. They were the first to penetrate the minivan market back in the 70s and the 80s and that's what actually saved them from bankruptcy. Models like the Grand Voyager and their best ever made model the Grand Caravan generations were the best sellers generation after generation. There are six Chrysler Minivan generations. Which also gave birth to the Dodge Grand Caravan series from the early 2000's and up until this year 2017. Dodge is always the star of the commercial world. I myself drive it, lots of power! The ignition: 2008 Chrysler models and on have replaced its mechanical ignition to an electronic ignition key system mounted into the dash. Instead of the typical steering column systems. The new ignition got plenty of attention in 2014 when more complaints started to arrive about faulty ignitions then Chrysler decided to replace the ignitions and not repair them. 2016 and 2017 models don't have any major report on its ignition yet. Although I did hear about some transmission issues and the new engine 3.6 engine issues lately but no major recalls. The new ignition system works pretty well, your key is a specially designed remote which acts as a fob key which slides into the ignition slot. Basically like a toy, this remote clips into the ignition and easily switches the ignition on. The 2017 Chrysler ignitions are still the same and new remotes come with plenty of features like 7 button remotes with automatic sliding door control, trunk and remote start. Overall the improvements are great except the remotes tend to wear out quick. Technicals of a Chrysler ignition: All major Chrysler brands (Dodge, Jeep, RAM and more) have the same ignition system. Old Chrysler ignitions operate like a typical lock mechanism by sliding the key into the ignition you are compressing the pins to line up on the sheer line according to the key pattern. Then as you wish to turn the ignition, the "side bar" needs to be pressed as well. This sidebar is similar to many US ignitions including GM. You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch our Chrysler Ignition Repair video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ivuhSM5DE You can also visit other ignition repair pages on our site - https://www.ealocksmith.ca/ignition-repair-services.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Eli_Abbasov/2393892 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? 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HOW TO JUMPSTART A CAR SAFELY

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Ernest Mwaba Basic PLUS Author | 29 Articles Joined: March 22, 2011 Zambia Jump Starting a Car Safely in Seven Steps By Ernest Mwaba | Submitted On June 05, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Ernest Mwaba Jump starting a car is always the next option when the battery is dead. When dealing with modern cars, check the manual and stick to the safest methods and instructions recommended by the manufacturer. There are many methods you can use, but this article focuses on the safest process you can take. Otherwise, if not done properly, lives can easily be endangered and damage to components can result. Below are the steps. Step 1: Carefully prepare for the activity Identify a car with a functioning battery. Bring it close to the dead car without allowing them to touch. The distance between the two cars can even be 12 to 20 centimeters. Then prepare two well-insulated jumper cables and see to it that the length of the cable pair is adequate for the task. Step 2: Connect the red jumper cable The standard red jumper cable is the positive one. Open the crocodile clamps and securely connect one end of the cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Then, take the free end and connect it to the positive terminal of the live battery. The dead battery is safer to start with because it has a relatively low voltage. Step 3: Connect the black jumper cable This time around, start by connecting the black jumper cable to the negative terminal of the live battery. The free end can then be connected to chassis of the dead car or any exposed metal part. Some vehicles come with a provision for specific safe jumping points. This is where you can safely connect. Never connect the other end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery. This can prove fatal and dangerous for your circuit. Step 4: Counter check the connections and setup Before proceeding, check all your connections step by step. Ensure that the red cable is running between the positive terminals. Physically check how secure the crocodile clamps are on each terminal. Look at the negative jumper cable and make sure that it is running from the negative terminal on the live battery to an exposed metal part on the dead one. Finally, visually inspect and see to it that the two cars are not touching. Step 5: Start the live car Get into the live car and start the engine. Some may need that you insert the ignition key and turn it, while others have a button provision for the same purpose. Let the car run normally for a minimum of 60 seconds. If you wish, you can even rev gently to speed up the process. Step 6: Disconnect the jumper cables Disconnect the black jumper cable from the live battery. Go ahead and also disconnect from the charged car. Proceed to disconnect the red jumper as well in the same pattern. Step 7: Start the charged car Finally, go into the car which was initially dead. Start the engine. It should definitely run. If it fails, then you did not charge sufficiently. In this case, repeat steps two up to six before trying to start the engine again. What if it fails after more than two attempts of charging? If you charged the battery sufficiently enough and the engine still fails to crank, then there is a different problem. First, your assumption is incorrect. Your battery was not charged. Charging failure could be a result of using a battery that has outlived its lifespan. Check the date when you bought that battery. If it is more than four or five years, then there is a high possibility that it needs replacing. If, however, the battery is fine, then the charging system could be at fault. This could be as a result of a failing alternator, some faulty part or connection in the charging circuit. To confirm charging system failure, carry out tests while the engine is running and check the readings on your volt-meter. The voltage has to increase even up to 14 volts when the engine is running. When revving, the value of the output voltage should respond positively too. Ernest Mwaba is a certified Mechanical Engineer with vast experience in Automotive Engineering, Electrical technology and industrial machinery. He is also an author with a blog in his name. On his blog, he has written about a variety of life issues including other engineering topics. You can check out his blog at http://wwwmwabaernest.blogspot.com/ and enjoy his works. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Ernest_Mwaba/989650 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? 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