Our car's battery was completely discharged yesterday. As a result, the car refused to start. It was a good thing the car had a manual transmission. After pushing the car so that it could gain some momentum, it was able to start. If I understand it correctly, every time the car moves, the alternator charges the car battery. This allowed the battery to regain some energy, enough for the electrical systems to function and enable it to start.
Still, the family was worried that the car battery was failing after more than two years since we acquired the car. To put everyone's mind at ease, we brought the car to an automotive service center. Here, they tested the battery. Below is an image of the results.
I'm just thankful that the battery still passed. Paying for a new battery would have set us back around $200. Hopefully, the battery will last the usual average lifespan of 3 to 5 years. Again, am just thankful to the Lord.
Addendum:
The next day, the car had problems starting again. So we brought the car to the service center once again. They re-tested the battery and found that it had gone bad. The symptoms were difficulty starting and the radio clock always getting reset to January 2007. When the new battery was installed, we tested the ignition several times. This time, the car started fine each time. Am still thankful that the Lord allowed the car to be fixed. Praise Him in all things.
Still, the family was worried that the car battery was failing after more than two years since we acquired the car. To put everyone's mind at ease, we brought the car to an automotive service center. Here, they tested the battery. Below is an image of the results.
I'm just thankful that the battery still passed. Paying for a new battery would have set us back around $200. Hopefully, the battery will last the usual average lifespan of 3 to 5 years. Again, am just thankful to the Lord.
Addendum:
The next day, the car had problems starting again. So we brought the car to the service center once again. They re-tested the battery and found that it had gone bad. The symptoms were difficulty starting and the radio clock always getting reset to January 2007. When the new battery was installed, we tested the ignition several times. This time, the car started fine each time. Am still thankful that the Lord allowed the car to be fixed. Praise Him in all things.
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