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Battery misteriously discharged

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  • 20-03-2007 6:43pm
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    junii
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    We went out to start the car last week and the battery was dead. No lights or anything were left on. We jump started it and it was fine until today (it was used a few times since jump starting it last week) when we went out to use it. Its just dead again.

    Its an 02 car and the battery looks to be in very good condition. The lights definitely were not left on. Is there anything else that could have sucked the life out of my battery or is just time to replace?


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    louie
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    The battery might look ok but you don't know how old it is. If it's more than 2-3 years you need a new one. Batteries also losses it's power if they go flat.

    Also get your alternator checked and make sure is charging the right amount like 14.5V.


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    craichoe
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    Check the water level ?

    How can a battery "Look Good" as in clean ?

    If its never been changed ... its 2007 now man ... 5 years old ... its at its live expectancy like :)


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    GB15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭GB15


    Think I may be experiencing the same myself. Whats the rough cost of a replacement?


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    craichoe
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    About 50 - 60 quid afaik


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    Bradidup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Bradidup


    5 years seems about right for replacing car battery, Your lucky its not a motorbike!!! had to replace a year old battery in a bike because it was left lying up over the winter.


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    junii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 600 ✭✭✭junii


    Right I changed it and its working fine for now. (touch wood).

    How do I dispose of the old one?


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    mmenarry
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    Very often, cold weather can "kill off" a battery that's on its last legs.

    As for disposal, a lot of county council "return" centres will accept batteries.
    Failing that, ask your local garage if they'll take it off your hands.

    M.


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    Bradidup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Bradidup


    Theres a factors in dunlaoghaire off kill avenue with a skip outside for old batteries. I think if you buy a new battery they are obliged to take the old one from you, in the States you are charged extra if you dont have an old one (core charge)


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    crosstownk
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    junii wrote:

    How do I dispose of the old one?

    Your Local Authority should be able to tell you where you can dispose of it. I know the civic amenity in Ballymount (Dublin 12) will take them for free.

    http://environment.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=129
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