01-09-2024, 12:55 AM | #1 |
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If the starter is fast and loud, does that mean the battery is ok?
Troubleshooting why my car won't start and starting with the battery.
When I push the start button and the starter cranks loud and strong, is it safe to say the battery is ok? I tried about 10 times and it won't start and the battery voltage has dropped a bit to 11.7v. |
01-09-2024, 08:23 AM | #2 |
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The battery voltage must be at 12v , anything lower means the battery is defective...
I had this happen on my VW GTI and I eventually changed the battery, then the starter motor as I can hear the starter motor work hard when I turn over the car, now I plan to change the alternator at some point in time. However, I started with the battery, the cheapest route and worked my way up. Of course run your own diagnostic on your end. Forums will only GUIDE you.
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If the battery had 10 starting attempts, the battery voltage would be expected to be down. Charge it up and look elsewhere.
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It's time for a NEW battery. NEW YEAR NEW BATTERY! I don't drive my GTI in the winter months here in Canada. When I start the car every 7 days, the voltage rests at 12.1v/12.0v I always thought this means it's a healthy battery... thank you for correcting me Opie55 I will shop around for a brand new healthy battery
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I am buying this
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/185669482552...mis&media=COPY to check voltage on my other cars as well.
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I'm just seeing the replies!!!
I didn't get any notifications and thought nobody answered. So sorry!!!
It's a 2011 X3 35i. 1. Is the timing chain relevant to my model ? 2. I charged the battery back up to 12.6v and 650 cold cranking amps. Would a bad battery be able to charge up this high? 3. I'm getting 2 error messages: 1) Deactivation of Terminal 15. Upper stability limit reached. 2) Deactivation of Terminal 30b. Upper stability limit reached. Do you think this could be related to a bad battery? 4. The fuel pump no longer primes when I unlock the car. Could this be due to a faulty battery, or faulty key fob? Thank you so much. I'll Venmo $$ to whoever can help me figure this out. Our only family vehicle has been down for 3 weeks and it's depressing. Dave |
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01-20-2024, 07:39 PM | #12 |
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I did. Even reset the ecu by connecting the positive and negative cables after the battery was disconnected.
It's the Deactivation of Terminal 15 and 30b codes that are the culprit. |
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