@@philippebaillargeon5204 Got a $60 ticket cause my car was parked within my residential neighborhood without a license plate since I couldn't move my car into the driveway
I agree... my 02 mustang won’t start after sitting for a few months and I’m worries it’s the alternator or starter... now i know how to go check as soon as I get home
Thanks for making this great video easy to understand, Not just for men or women, but also for dogs as I am a 10-year old golden labrador trying to start my little car. :)
I had this very issue with my Dad's 2000 Ford Expedition yesterday morning, except that at attempted start, I got the "machine gun" clicking from under the hood. Checked & cleaned the terminals & connections, and had no corrosion. Checked voltage with a MUCH less expensive multimeter (yes, one of those free ones from Harbor Freight, back when they still did freebies...), got the same 10.5 volt reading. Decided to throw a battery charger on it, but after quite some time (overnight), voltage was only up to 11.5. Jump started it this morning with my Mom's truck, and confirmed voltage on the battery was 14.6. Same diagnosis - one bad battery. I had left the truck running, so drove it to my local O'Reilly Auto Parts, and found out the battery was only two years old, and still under warranty! Woot WOOOT!!! The Assistant Manager and I had them swapped in about five minutes, and the warranty on the new battery reset for another three years. Boom!!! Now a lot of folks might turn their nose up at my cheap multimeter, but for a free item, and on something as simple as this kind of a reading, it's ideal. Heck even at full price ($6.99 + tax) it's inexpensive enough to keep in my truck tool box just for situations like this. I have a service regimen on all of mine that I change out the batteries in each of them at least once a year. Really enjoyed your video, it was an excellent tutorial on how to diagnose an issue with easy steps to follow. Aloha!! 🤙🏼
Lonestar Hawaiian is in the winner's circle for clearly explained diagnostics. Clear, step by step, explanation of theory to practice and the appropriate choice of tools and their best use.
As a woman who needs to learn how to take care of my own car problems, you explained things very well, so even “I” could understand it. Off to buy my multi meter to check my battery first. Thanks for the great music, video, and instructions
www.veejer.com Dallas, Texas "7" small Chapters Chapter 4 : Batteries Chapter 5 : Starters Chapter 6: Alternators The reason the vehicle wouldn't start is because the Battery had "one" Shorted Cell , that's why he was reading 10.5 Volts. Batteries have " Six" Cells. 2.1 Volts per cell , thus 6 Cells Times 2.1 Volts = 12.6 Volts , a well Charged Battery. If he was a Mechanic , this wouldn't have been his 1st day going out to buy a Battery. Auto Technician background , Southern California Formerly of Texas
Same here. I am a single woman with a new grand cherokee that has all the bells and whistles. My worst fears came to fruition the other day when I tried to start my car, remotely and manually both and it was completely dead. I had anxiety attacks for 3 days over it.. thank God my son in law tested the batteries and the alternator. It's the alternator. This video is wonderful for women who don't know cars! Good luck to you!
Great job ladies! I’m in the same boat. Just popping my hood makes me anxious! But I’m gonna give it a try. My car still runs, but struggles to start, especially when not run for a day or two. Think the battery needs replacement.
I know that this is from a few years ago but a couple of tips for those who wanna stay safe: always wear gloves when messing with a battery, that corrosive stuff is bad news for the skin. Also never use a car to jump a larger vehicle like a truck, it can drain the car battery life and most likely won't have enough power to charge the larger battery. Otherwise you did a great job explaining the process of elimination.
This happened to me yesterday; visited my partner's clinic to visit and got stranded in the parking lot. The battery was shot because my alternator was only cranking 12.4 volts after running strong for 9 years. I try to learn as much about how a car works and general maintenance as I can, but this was apparently something I had to learn the hard way. Thanks for the video though!
Alternator OR Battery: BATTERY: Car dies>> you jump start>> turns on>> you drive fine>> turn car off>> wont turn back on ALTERNATOR: Car dies>> Jump start>> Turns on>> Drive car>> Dies while driving. PARASITIC DRAW: Car dies>> get a new battery>> turns on>> is drained and dead again after only couple months/weeks.
This is a video of him showing off his toys and family over music and editing with about 90 secs of useful info as our cars sit dead in our garage. Off to the next persons video...
10:45 is a prime example of paying attention to how the old battery comes out. If he had connected the cables at this time they would have been reversed and could have blown a main fuse or worse. However a few seconds later you see the battery turned the opposite (correct) way. Good catch and save sir.
If you use a device like a "SUNER POWER Digital 12V Car Battery Tester," you have the additional capability of analyzing the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). If it shows the CCA is below what your vehicle needs, the battery is bad. This is a great indicator of the batteries performance. For those interested in the math, electrical Power-in-Watts = Amps x Volts. So, for example, if you need 6,000 watts to start the car, that means the 12-volt battery must have 500 CCA (12 Volts times 500 CCA = 6,000 Watts). And if you buy a more powerful battery with 550 CCA, the voltage can drop to as low as 10.909 volts and you can still start the vehicle because 550 Amps x 10.909 Volts is about 6,000 watts.
LUV the Hawaiian sunset moment of silence...WATEVA ur going thru gotta take time to appreciate and be grateful for the beauty in the world!! LUV that mental health plug!!
Although your primary concern was to restore operation as quickly as possible, the battery might have been saved with a desulphation procedure. At least, checking sulphation might have provided a cheaper option than battery replacement. Batteries which simply "go bad" for no apparent reason are at the end-point of sulphation.
I liked this video. It was easy to understand and doable for a non-mechanic, not too complicated. It helped me a lot because I know none of this and have a dead battery. I feel like I can figure it out now. Could it be shorter, a little, but the detailed information was great for me. I feel like a mechanic now haha. Thank you!
Great video demonstrating from a car that won't start, in addition to also testing the alternator. Many videos showed cars that started from the onset.
I have that same multimeter and I've used it for about 10 years never gave me problems even after leaving it in my toolbox in subzero temps. LCD still works and everything. Good video
Nice video. I've fought this battle sometimes ago and overcame it. Your video made we had a clear picture of what went wrong and how to overcome it in future. Thank you
This video was amazing. Don’t listen to these dumb comments about being too long of a video. I honestly think this is the best video I’ve seen on this issue I wish I had seen this before getting a new alternator yesterday 😢. My mechanic seemed to follow the same steps you did but if I had seen your video I would have done it myself.
Good video very straightforward no nonsense approach. I had to go learn how to use a multimeter 😅 in another video but very quickly diagnosed my bad battery and verified that my alternator is fine. Which is interesting since the dealership replaced my battery less than a year ago and now it’s bad. Well I’m replacing it myself this time with a brand of my choosing. Thanks for your help made my day. Thumbs up 👍
To start: I miss Hawaii! Now that homesickness is passed... I plan to replace a second alternator. (The first replacement had bad diodes.) I will also get a new battery. I am at risk of missing the deadline for the emissions test for Wisconsin because of these two items.
Cool, I just had to do the same thing, but the alternator was what was wrong with mine and it made the battery go bad too. Replaced them both and my truck works great again! 👍🏽🤙🏽
I know this was 5 years ago, but those 2007.5 Silverado’s had issues with the battery terminals, I chopped mine off and installed military spec terminals. I also upgraded the alternator to a 350A, and an Optima Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery. Those modifications fixed that Silverado until the day I traded it in.
Thanks! Super helpful for those that don't know cars in how to check which might be the issue when you only have one car and jumping the battery multiple times isn't an option
I appreciate your explanations and the time you took, I have this exact situation. I have a multimeter and can jump start my car, but would like to know battery or alternator. Thank you!!!!!
Just one other point to add to an excellent video..On many vehicles, the alternator only charges when the engine revs reach a certain minimum valve, so if you do the alternator test with the engine ticking over, you get a false reading. Best thing to do is get someone to rev the engine gently up to about 1500 to 2000rpm and you should see the voltage rise to around 14v or just over...
That’s interesting to know. I thought the alternator charged the battery even when the engine was ticking over. Incidentally, roughly how long does an alternator take to charge the battery say from 12.4V? Would I need to be driving for a few hours?
@@Gazzab6 I think it's to to do with the regulator cct associated with the alternator, and it varies between vehicles... Many years ago, I used to have a 2.8 diesel Isuzu Trooper which I used to off-road...I had been staying at a cabin for several days using the vehicle everyday, but only creeping about very slowly in low gear at low rpm. After about the forth day, the batteries would not turn over the engine. Luckily I was in the AA and one of their recovery vehicles came out and jump started me and it was the mechanic who explained the issue. He also said an alternator and regulator off a particular old Ford would cure it, although I would have to adapt the mounts ect to get it to fit...
@@peterevans8194 Thanks for the info Peter. I have a 2016 Honda CR-V 1.6 Diesel that has an EFB battery. When I noticed the battery labouring when starting the engine, I had my alternator checked at my dealership and everything seemed to be okay with the alternator. Just over two months later I had to replace the battery but I only had the car which was brand new for three and a half years - not very long for a battery I thought. Three and a half years later, the exact same thing has happened. This has also happened to my friend who has the same car. It’s a mystery. I’ve been checking my battery and it is showing 12V (12.2) after driving for an hour. I have removed it this morning to charge in the garage and it is now at 12.8V. I have tested the alternator with the engine ticking over and it was 14.2V but there were no electrics inside the car turned on. I believe EFB batteries use a lower amperage but that’s a bit over my head so I don’t know if that’s an advantage or not.
@@peterevans8194 yes it was like for like as far as I know. I’ve done a little research this afternoon and the EFB type is for medium sized cars with simple auto start / stop technology. My car isn’t top of the range so hasn’t got all the electric gadgets but it has enough and I charge my sat nav en-route quite a lot so that will all add to the consumption. I might go for an AGM type battery which are also for stop / start vehicles with more demanding electrical gadgets and the product description specifies for use with SUV’s which mine is. Maybe Honda have chosen the wrong battery for the model I have and it makes you wonder why it’s happening to other owners.
Keep in mind alot of these newer vehicles are using AGM batteries over the old wet cell batteries and as such don't run the charge voltage over 14 volts. It's usually below 14 volts. Somewhere in the 13.4 13.6 range most of the time. Also on older vehicles say 10 to 12 plus years old. Make sure your battery cables aren't breaking down internally as this is probably why you're old alternator went up in the first place and if you put a new one on there without changing the cable or cables. It's eventually going to fry your new alternator. Now it might take 6 months to a year but it will eventually kill it. The warranty on the new alternator does not cover an alternator that failed due to a bad battery cable. They will literally break down internally. If you pull the insulator jacket and the copper wire inside is turning white and green. It's time for a new battery cable. So be really careful and thorough with the cables. Believe me these companies nowadays you just look at it wrong and they'll void the warranty on you. Therefore don't give it anymore help than you have too.
This video summarised.Get a Multimeter. Check the battery voltage. Jump the car to get it started. If the multimeter is 14v when the car is running the altanators fine.
Very good video brother. You forgot something though that happens often. Even with an alternator that charges, 14 volts can have a bad diode that when engine is turned off drains a battery, and this is why most people that change out dead batteries end up with a change of their alternator within about a week, but they think (being most mechanics dont even know about diode common failure)is that it just sort of happened that two things went wrong. Have a parts store check your alternator diode before you go buy a new batttery
Thank you sir. Nice to know the proper voltage for the battery and the alternator. I guess the logical conclusion for the starter is if your battery charge is good and your alternator charge is good, the starter might be the issue.
The best way to test if your battery is bad or alternator is when your car is running disconnect one of the battery terminals if it turns off its your alternator
Thanks, as a women who didnt even know where the alternator in my tatta indica was, i learned a lot now. My previous battery with a two year warrantly, sudden did not show the number which it suppose to be at my garage. Then they say it is the alternator, then the guy said that he push a plug back in the alternator and the car start again. And off i go back home, very thankful, and praising God. Vryday morning, when i start the car, it did take. After lunch i start the car nothing at all. Now, i am not married, i am staying in a security complec whereby everyone is at their work places, but luckily for me, i found one man and one very old one, at that stage, they tried to kickstart the car, nothing happened. So i phoned outsurance my insurer, and they send a young with jump starts, the small one which he usually use, is broken he said. So we try the charging, nothing happens, the two men explain to me iro the colours on the battery, my battery was standing on the last colour, i think the no colour on, which was a indicates that the battery is sóoooooo dead. Then we took a battery out of one of the men's car, and put it in my car, and it start strongly, so that was not the alternator. My brother doesnt felt sure that it is not the alternator, which is very difficult to replace because there in no tatta dealers left in South Africa. So i went to builders and i bought a small rechargeable charger which can be charged in the cigarette holder or be charged inside my house. Must i buy a tester for the battery too, i got the charger now. Please help with advice.
thanks for sharing. had to break out my old multimeter that i bought in my 20's and brush the corrosion from it's battery terminals, before I could use it on my truck! lol. Once cleaned, I was able to test the dead battery on my truck. Good tips!
You didn't like that truly non-repetitve unobtrusive sick beat every 20 seconds? Or was it that you thought you were clicking to watch a useful how-to, and not vlog drivel?
My car broke down and i think it’s the same Situation. Gradually got harder to start until one day it just didn’t start anymore. I had somebody try a new battery and it didn’t work but this gives me hope. Still is an extreme bummer but this video made me feel a little bit better for a few moments
Do not buy Duralast batteries. Also the battery terminals should be in the same position as the original battery. Also always check the manufacturer's date on the battery to make sure it was not sitting on the shelf
Dude just double tap to advance ahead 10 seconds at a time until the FLUFF and side talk has ended. It's annoying but that's the price you pay asking self proclaimed gurus for help
Don’t forget,high resistance shorts can drain a battery overnight without blowing a fuse.Do a current draw test with all accessories off.Current should be very low.Saved me from an unnecessary expense,as I had a drawdown in my courtesy light circuit.
@@jhleerph No, just added a 10 GBP chinese solar reactor recently. I had to partially tape over it to prevent reactor meltdown. This should extend the battery life indefinitely. The car starts fine from surface charge alone.
Mom's car's cat converter was stolen last month, thieves are desperate because she has a 2003 Toyota Corolla, but they stole it anyways in the middle of the day at a Walmart parking lot. Filed the claim, got approved, but since this crime is being committed so often, parts are backordered. After waiting a month, the Toyota dealership then got to working on it, but called last week to say the alternator and battery were also bad, and estimate is around $950 out of pocket. We told them just work on the cat for now. My sister and I picked it up today, had them jump the car and it started right away. The guy at the front said, yeah, I think the battery is still okay, but he said don't install a new battery without first replacing the alternator because that will damage the car. The car started right away,, but noticed the battery indicator light was on the dashboard. Once we got home, looked in the hood and checked the connections, positive was loose, tighten it, started the car, the battery light went away. I borrowed a battery voltage tester, had no real clue what to look for, but it showed "Good" on the screen, and the reading came back at 13.53. I guess that's how much voltage it had left. As a woman, we become easy targets for the repair shops. I have no brothers, just mom and her 4 daughters taking care of everyday business. Thank you for your video, it was extremely helpful.
i came here because my truck won’t start i stayed for the montages of those badass toys🔥🔥 edit:halfway through the video you called your stuff “toys”....i subbed😂😂
Thanks for the video. Also NEVER place a new batter or used batter on the cement floor. They can loose charge pretty fast that way. Always place it else where, just not on outside flooring of any kind.
1. New battery terminals are reversed and had to install with terminals outside iso inside. So be careful to the terminal positions buying a new battery. Some reversed ones might not fit. 2. Never mess without eye protection as one of my friends lost an eye due battery acid.
Im having this problem with my car im hoping its the battery and not the alternator but this video has really helped going to pick up an alternator test kit this week and buy new battery fingures crossed haha
Great video with detailed description. I was driving down the street and my car stopped. Wouldn't take jump, cost me $125 for a tow. Took the battery our & took it to Auto zone got the battery charged, car ran well/long enough for me center the car in the garage, then conked out again. I'm afraid to get another battery charge, don't have the coin for these tows and have yet to have the alternator checked. I'm going to "gamble" it's the alternator- have it replaced, maybe change the serp- belt and hope I don't go broke, in the process... I also had a burning smell before the car shut down again, for the last time. My neighbor says alternator, I dunno what to think. I believe I could take the alternator off myself to be checked or buy 1-id those du-hickeys(but don't you need power) to check the alt? I'm not risking-tryna get a charge or jump to go A-Zone again, to have both components checked (only) to have it stop again. I was (not in a mean way) hoping you had alternator problems, just so I could see how you handled it. The symptoms you had (clicking starter), I had, as well. but your Problem was easily solved w/a new battery. My battery is only 2-yrs old yet, was drained when I took to "AZ" to be tested. Recharged battery ran for 5- mins. Then stopped again I'm in a quandary ..
gee davis I feel you brother. I turned on my truck it idle roughly for a second and it stalled on me. I thought it was the battery so I replaced it with a new one. Just yesterday it happened to me again. I’m going to check my Mass Airflow sensor and if it’s clean then it has to be my alternator.
@@saulreyna72 Sorry, for the slow reply. I took some time off from the internet... I changed my throttle body myself. Now, I'm about to embark on this journey to see just what the heck is wrong w/my car. Hoping it's just the alternator (I gotta guy)😆. I'm going to A-Z or Walmart & buy a tester- tomorrow.
Imagine if you came looking for information on a fix cause you can’t get to work but this fucking dude just wants to show you his life he’s goddamn casey niestat or what ever the fuck his name is, fuck this shit. Not to the point and further from it.
@@jaketd6262 no TH-cam would delete my comment if I spelled it properly but obviously your to duhb to figure that out or fix whatever issue you came here for in the first place... pretty funny though coming from and idut that doesn't even spell correctly in your name title and look like a ped.
@@hackernews5280 lmao hacker news, you ain’t got much news do you buddy. What did you do, moderate a server in Roblox? Stop typing like an idiot and say what you mean, show that ugly face of yours.
If anyone owns a GMC/Chevrolet Truck after 2012, please be aware that ECM may be programmed to NOT run the Alternator unless the Voltage drops to a certain level. The Standard practice using a Multimeter on the Battery may not work if the Battery Voltage is above 12.0 volts. You should go to a Battery Store / AutoZone / Dealership and have the Battery Load tested, it's the only way to know if your Battery is good. Always attach the Negative side of the lead to the Negative side of the Battery first, not the Positive.
Bat lite came on while driving. Son said bat going low just watch it mom. Hey came on I called him I'm waiting outside AutoZone. He replaced I'm on my way. Mom's: get yer boys interested in car repair! You will have one for life and my kid has a business acct at the Zone so he pays less. Yesssss!!! Whoo hoo
Yes and good luck finding them they are few and far between. These guys enjoy helping but not or torturing those they help first. Then they want you to shine their shoes and worse.
Battery connector on both positive and negative should not be all the way down on the post. It should be flush with the top of the post with a space between the connector and the top of the battery to prevent the 'crud' from forming. A multi-meter across the battery should reveal about 12.2 - 12.6 volts. If not, some vehicles won't attempt a start lower than 11.5 volts. If you do get the vehicle started, check the voltage of the battery again and it should reveal between 14.2 - 14.7 volts. If not, then the alternator (generator) is bad. Turning off all accessories and unplugging your cell phone before turning off the engine after parking prevents a heavy load on the battery when attempting to start the next time you need to go somewhere. After turning everything off and taking your foot off the brake after putting the vehicle in park let it run for 30 seconds to recharge the battery. Exit the vehicle quickly locking the doors and pressing the lock button on your remote turns off the lights to save battery. Leaving your foot on the brake after you park and turn off the engine drains the battery quickly. My neighbor did it all the time and wondered why his battery was dead all the time. Literally ALL the time. Practically weekly. He would sit in his vehicle sometimes after turning off the engine for 5 minutes sometimes more using his cell phone with his foot on the brake. I recommend Interstate Battery. The bracket to secure the battery is critical and should be replaced with the factor O.E.M. part. If your battery moves while driving it could cause a multitude of problems to include wrecking. That truck sounds like junk. Modifying the air filter can cause difficult starting. Just noticing. I hope this helps. Master Mechanic.
Mine started and ran fine as of Saturday. Tried to start it for work today on Wednesday and it made the same noises yours did and all the electricals flashed and reset. I live in Arizona where the heat and sun is notorious for draining battery life so I’m praying it’s the battery
One of the most important parts of the battery is that bracket or strap, whatever the case is, that holds the battery down. Yes you don’t want to hit the brakes hard or be going up / down a hill at a very steep angle and have it fly out. Another reason to have the battery secured is to “ minimize” the vibrations that the battery will experience. Sure as the engine runs there is always a barely noticeable vibration but having the battery moving around a little bit more will cause damage to the battery and shorten its life dramatically. Ya it’s going to shake around a bit as the vehicle hits potholes or speed bumps etc. but a shake once in a while is not as damaging as a fairly steady moderate vibration.
In your personal case, you did not need to go out to buy voltmeter, you already have one on your dash and the voltage did increase when you started car. But the video is good for everyone else that does not have a voltmeter in dash. Good video though. A voltmeter is always good to have in car and know how to use it.
Thanks for this just ordered my battery on line from Autozone just waiting for the email tomorrow to pick it up, I was hoping it wasn’t my Alternator but from watching this same symptoms for my 07 Honda Odyssey my battery 5 yrs old and for the past 2 weeks I noticed weak starting it finally went dead although I get lights and interior lights
I had my alternator give out on me one day, I'm glad you went the electrical tester route but there is a better way to test if it truly is your alternator. If you can turn your car on (Jumped or battery not completely drained) then while it is running, pull off your negative ground on your battery. If your car dies then its your alternator. Your battery is good for Starting your car, your alternator is good for keeping your car alive. Since his car wouldn't start the battery made more sense. Another way to test the alternator is if you can get metal to stick to it. I think it needs to be on to test this, idk I haven't tested this way cause the battery was a lot simpler. On or off, if metal won't stick then its safe to say its bad. One none productive question, why are you in Hawaii and have a Texas sticker on your car?
What he said above this response ... the music. AND the stop and watch the sunset ( as if that's why we clicked on his video ) AND taking us shopping for a volt meter like we all have time for his shopping trip AND then the TRAFFIC JAM and on and on and on and I CANT TAKE ANYMORE there are so many others who won't torture you to death to share some BASIC AUTO MECHANICS 101
The battery is not really the good one but it's work , at the beginning of the video the red post was on the right facing the front of the vehicle and the black post was near the firewall and when you put the new battery in the red post was near the firewall and the negative post was facing the front of the vehicle and nothing at the base of the battery to secure it to the vehicle . But all the tests were well done . Thank you for sharing .
10.4v is exactly one cell short (1.2v × 6cells) of a 12.6v battery. A bad cell most certainly because the plates got damaged jostling around without the battery secured via the bracket. Anytime you have 10.4v, you have 5 cells fully charged.
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@@philippebaillargeon5204 Got a $60 ticket cause my car was parked within my residential neighborhood without a license plate since I couldn't move my car into the driveway
Hey a lot of these people thought this was too long. I enjoyed it and learned about voltage levels for resting and charging batteries. Thanks brother.
I agree... my 02 mustang won’t start after sitting for a few months and I’m worries it’s the alternator or starter... now i know how to go check as soon as I get home
It is too long. Consider the audience: frustrated people who just want their car to start, not bored people looking to be entertained
I mean, if your in an emergency trying to jump your car, you probably just need him to get yo the point.
Personally I was looking for something longer than 2 mins
@@funnyfoxbirdyou probably don't need to be on f****** TH-cam if you're in an emergency with your battery dead.
Thanks for making this great video easy to understand, Not just for men or women, but also for dogs as I am a 10-year old golden labrador trying to start my little car. :)
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I had this very issue with my Dad's 2000 Ford Expedition yesterday morning, except that at attempted start, I got the "machine gun" clicking from under the hood. Checked & cleaned the terminals & connections, and had no corrosion. Checked voltage with a MUCH less expensive multimeter (yes, one of those free ones from Harbor Freight, back when they still did freebies...), got the same 10.5 volt reading. Decided to throw a battery charger on it, but after quite some time (overnight), voltage was only up to 11.5. Jump started it this morning with my Mom's truck, and confirmed voltage on the battery was 14.6. Same diagnosis - one bad battery.
I had left the truck running, so drove it to my local O'Reilly Auto Parts, and found out the battery was only two years old, and still under warranty! Woot WOOOT!!! The Assistant Manager and I had them swapped in about five minutes, and the warranty on the new battery reset for another three years. Boom!!!
Now a lot of folks might turn their nose up at my cheap multimeter, but for a free item, and on something as simple as this kind of a reading, it's ideal. Heck even at full price ($6.99 + tax) it's inexpensive enough to keep in my truck tool box just for situations like this. I have a service regimen on all of mine that I change out the batteries in each of them at least once a year.
Really enjoyed your video, it was an excellent tutorial on how to diagnose an issue with easy steps to follow.
Aloha!! 🤙🏼
Lonestar Hawaiian is in the winner's circle for clearly explained diagnostics. Clear, step by step, explanation of theory to practice and the appropriate choice of tools and their best use.
As a woman who needs to learn how to take care of my own car problems, you explained things very well, so even “I” could understand it.
Off to buy my multi meter to check my battery first. Thanks for the great music, video, and instructions
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The reason the vehicle wouldn't start is because the Battery had "one" Shorted Cell , that's why he was reading 10.5 Volts.
Batteries have " Six" Cells.
2.1 Volts per cell , thus 6 Cells Times 2.1 Volts = 12.6 Volts , a well Charged Battery.
If he was a Mechanic , this wouldn't have been his 1st day going out to buy a Battery.
Auto Technician background ,
Southern California
Formerly of Texas
Same here. I am a single woman with a new grand cherokee that has all the bells and whistles. My worst fears came to fruition the other day when I tried to start my car, remotely and manually both and it was completely dead. I had anxiety attacks for 3 days over it.. thank God my son in law tested the batteries and the alternator. It's the alternator. This video is wonderful for women who don't know cars! Good luck to you!
Nice job ladies
Great job ladies! I’m in the same boat. Just popping my hood makes me anxious! But I’m gonna give it a try. My car still runs, but struggles to start, especially when not run for a day or two. Think the battery needs replacement.
We’ve got this ladies!! 😊
I know that this is from a few years ago but a couple of tips for those who wanna stay safe: always wear gloves when messing with a battery, that corrosive stuff is bad news for the skin. Also never use a car to jump a larger vehicle like a truck, it can drain the car battery life and most likely won't have enough power to charge the larger battery. Otherwise you did a great job explaining the process of elimination.
Emphasis should have been how you tell abad alternator 😅
This happened to me yesterday; visited my partner's clinic to visit and got stranded in the parking lot. The battery was shot because my alternator was only cranking 12.4 volts after running strong for 9 years. I try to learn as much about how a car works and general maintenance as I can, but this was apparently something I had to learn the hard way. Thanks for the video though!
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This just happened to me I think my alternator bad because I just got a new battery and now my car won't start
Was it your alternator?
@@jonhsmith2706 Yep. Got it swapped out alongside the battery
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Alternator OR Battery:
BATTERY: Car dies>> you jump start>> turns on>> you drive fine>> turn car off>> wont turn back on
ALTERNATOR: Car dies>> Jump start>> Turns on>> Drive car>> Dies while driving.
PARASITIC DRAW: Car dies>> get a new battery>> turns on>> is drained and dead again after only couple months/weeks.
how can you find out what the parasitic draw is?
Not always the case, as it seems that a defective new battery can cause it to die while driving
so when a new battery dies form parasitic draw is it rechargeable and reusable or a new battery is needed?
CY4B3R SK4R fucking straight forward thank you so much
Thank you so much
This is a video of him showing off his toys and family over music and editing with about 90 secs of useful info as our cars sit dead in our garage. Off to the next persons video...
Been trying to get my truck running and to be honest this was the only video that really actually helped me out. Thank you
10:45 is a prime example of paying attention to how the old battery comes out. If he had connected the cables at this time they would have been reversed and could have blown a main fuse or worse. However a few seconds later you see the battery turned the opposite (correct) way. Good catch and save sir.
thanks for pointing that out ! 👍
12:30
Yeah i did that and think i damaged something real bad
If you use a device like a "SUNER POWER Digital 12V Car Battery Tester," you have the additional capability of analyzing the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). If it shows the CCA is below what your vehicle needs, the battery is bad. This is a great indicator of the batteries performance. For those interested in the math, electrical Power-in-Watts = Amps x Volts. So, for example, if you need 6,000 watts to start the car, that means the 12-volt battery must have 500 CCA (12 Volts times 500 CCA = 6,000 Watts). And if you buy a more powerful battery with 550 CCA, the voltage can drop to as low as 10.909 volts and you can still start the vehicle because 550 Amps x 10.909 Volts is about 6,000 watts.
Awesome job thank you!
LUV the Hawaiian sunset moment of silence...WATEVA ur going thru gotta take time to appreciate and be grateful for the beauty in the world!! LUV that mental health plug!!
Although your primary concern was to restore operation as quickly as possible, the battery might have been saved with a desulphation procedure. At least, checking sulphation might have provided a cheaper option than battery replacement. Batteries which simply "go bad" for no apparent reason are at the end-point of sulphation.
I liked this video. It was easy to understand and doable for a non-mechanic, not too complicated. It helped me a lot because I know none of this and have a dead battery. I feel like I can figure it out now. Could it be shorter, a little, but the detailed information was great for me. I feel like a mechanic now haha. Thank you!
Great video demonstrating from a car that won't start, in addition to also testing the alternator. Many videos showed cars that started from the onset.
I have that same multimeter and I've used it for about 10 years never gave me problems even after leaving it in my toolbox in subzero temps. LCD still works and everything.
Good video
Nice video. I've fought this battle sometimes ago and overcame it. Your video made we had a clear picture of what went wrong and how to overcome it in future. Thank you
This video was amazing. Don’t listen to these dumb comments about being too long of a video. I honestly think this is the best video I’ve seen on this issue I wish I had seen this before getting a new alternator yesterday 😢. My mechanic seemed to follow the same steps you did but if I had seen your video I would have done it myself.
Yeah, don't listen to dumb comments! And thank you for your help (:
Another thing I like to do when changing my battery is to write the date and mileage on the battery.
Very typical of people! Focusing on the wrong things!😭
@@clarajones5313 he wasn’t criticizing, he was just adding a tip for everyone, you nitwit.
Good video very straightforward no nonsense approach. I had to go learn how to use a multimeter 😅 in another video but very quickly diagnosed my bad battery and verified that my alternator is fine. Which is interesting since the dealership replaced my battery less than a year ago and now it’s bad. Well I’m replacing it myself this time with a brand of my choosing. Thanks for your help made my day. Thumbs up 👍
To start: I miss Hawaii!
Now that homesickness is passed...
I plan to replace a second alternator. (The first replacement had bad diodes.) I will also get a new battery. I am at risk of missing the deadline for the emissions test for Wisconsin because of these two items.
This guy would have a 3 hour video about how to flip a light switch. Life is s just to short for this.
TS Stavanger ww
@@lynettespriggs24 All the information helped me just fine. Thanks Lonestar. Patience is key.
TS Stavanger You hit the nail on the head!
@@doraidaperez5196 muy bien dicho Doraida
I clicked off after the first 30 seconds!
Cool, I just had to do the same thing, but the alternator was what was wrong with mine and it made the battery go bad too. Replaced them both and my truck works great again! 👍🏽🤙🏽
Thats usually what happens, junior. The battery is ok but the failed alternator weakens it and then you replacing everything.......happy motoring!
You so right, Mr mush mouth could have made a 5 minute video out of this without all the unneccsary b.s.
I hope I can do this next !!!
I know this was 5 years ago, but those 2007.5 Silverado’s had issues with the battery terminals, I chopped mine off and installed military spec terminals.
I also upgraded the alternator to a 350A, and an Optima Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery.
Those modifications fixed that Silverado until the day I traded it in.
Thanks! Super helpful for those that don't know cars in how to check which might be the issue when you only have one car and jumping the battery multiple times isn't an option
I appreciate your explanations and the time you took, I have this exact situation. I have a multimeter and can jump start my car, but would like to know battery or alternator. Thank you!!!!!
What's multimeter??
Everybody’s talking about the car stuff and I’m so distracted by how adorable your baby is 😍✨
Just one other point to add to an excellent video..On many vehicles, the alternator only charges when the engine revs reach a certain minimum valve, so if you do the alternator test with the engine ticking over, you get a false reading. Best thing to do is get someone to rev the engine gently up to about 1500 to 2000rpm and you should see the voltage rise to around 14v or just over...
That’s interesting to know. I thought the alternator charged the battery even when the engine was ticking over. Incidentally, roughly how long does an alternator take to charge the battery say from 12.4V? Would I need to be driving for a few hours?
@@Gazzab6 I think it's to to do with the regulator cct associated with the alternator, and it varies between vehicles...
Many years ago, I used to have a 2.8 diesel Isuzu Trooper which I used to off-road...I had been staying at a cabin for several days using the vehicle everyday, but only creeping about very slowly in low gear at low rpm.
After about the forth day, the batteries would not turn over the engine. Luckily I was in the AA and one of their recovery vehicles came out and jump started me and it was the mechanic who explained the issue.
He also said an alternator and regulator off a particular old Ford would cure it, although I would have to adapt the mounts ect to get it to fit...
@@peterevans8194 Thanks for the info Peter. I have a 2016 Honda CR-V 1.6 Diesel that has an EFB battery. When I noticed the battery labouring when starting the engine, I had my alternator checked at my dealership and everything seemed to be okay with the alternator. Just over two months later I had to replace the battery but I only had the car which was brand new for three and a half years - not very long for a battery I thought. Three and a half years later, the exact same thing has happened. This has also happened to my friend who has the same car. It’s a mystery. I’ve been checking my battery and it is showing 12V (12.2) after driving for an hour. I have removed it this morning to charge in the garage and it is now at 12.8V. I have tested the alternator with the engine ticking over and it was 14.2V but there were no electrics inside the car turned on. I believe EFB batteries use a lower amperage but that’s a bit over my head so I don’t know if that’s an advantage or not.
@@Gazzab6 it's a bit over my head as well lol. Was your replacement battery the same brand as the original? If so, maybe go for an alternative brand?
@@peterevans8194 yes it was like for like as far as I know. I’ve done a little research this afternoon and the EFB type is for medium sized cars with simple auto start / stop technology. My car isn’t top of the range so hasn’t got all the electric gadgets but it has enough and I charge my sat nav en-route quite a lot so that will all add to the consumption. I might go for an AGM type battery which are also for stop / start vehicles with more demanding electrical gadgets and the product description specifies for use with SUV’s which mine is. Maybe Honda have chosen the wrong battery for the model I have and it makes you wonder why it’s happening to other owners.
Keep in mind alot of these newer vehicles are using AGM batteries over the old wet cell batteries and as such don't run the charge voltage over 14 volts. It's usually below 14 volts. Somewhere in the 13.4 13.6 range most of the time. Also on older vehicles say 10 to 12 plus years old. Make sure your battery cables aren't breaking down internally as this is probably why you're old alternator went up in the first place and if you put a new one on there without changing the cable or cables. It's eventually going to fry your new alternator. Now it might take 6 months to a year but it will eventually kill it. The warranty on the new alternator does not cover an alternator that failed due to a bad battery cable. They will literally break down internally. If you pull the insulator jacket and the copper wire inside is turning white and green. It's time for a new battery cable. So be really careful and thorough with the cables. Believe me these companies nowadays you just look at it wrong and they'll void the warranty on you. Therefore don't give it anymore help than you have too.
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I put my meter on the battery 14 volts with truck running radio and a/c
Tells me a 3 week old battery defective. This was a helpful video....
This video summarised.Get a Multimeter. Check the battery voltage. Jump the car to get it started. If the multimeter is 14v when the car is running the altanators fine.
I had me my sad day today. Truck won't start. Thank you for the info!
Very good video brother. You forgot something though that happens often. Even with an alternator that charges, 14 volts can have a bad diode that when engine is turned off drains a battery, and this is why most people that change out dead batteries end up with a change of their alternator within about a week, but they think (being most mechanics dont even know about diode common failure)is that it just sort of happened that two things went wrong. Have a parts store check your alternator diode before you go buy a new batttery
Tell us more because this happened to me
This happened to me
@@coachcjwhigham7500 Hey Coach. The fact people dont know this, cost money all over the world
I suspect this happens to me
What do I need to do
Thank you sir. Nice to know the proper voltage for the battery and the alternator. I guess the logical conclusion for the starter is if your battery charge is good and your alternator charge is good, the starter might be the issue.
The best way to test if your battery is bad or alternator is when your car is running disconnect one of the battery terminals if it turns off its your alternator
Someone just did this and mine kept running but they say my alternator is bad. Is that possible?
@@arebee27 no , have someone check your battery voltage first or take it to a auto parts so they could check your battery first
Thanks, as a women who didnt even know where the alternator in my tatta indica was, i learned a lot now. My previous battery with a two year warrantly, sudden did not show the number which it suppose to be at my garage. Then they say it is the alternator, then the guy said that he push a plug back in the alternator and the car start again. And off i go back home, very thankful, and praising God. Vryday morning, when i start the car, it did take. After lunch i start the car nothing at all. Now, i am not married, i am staying in a security complec whereby everyone is at their work places, but luckily for me, i found one man and one very old one, at that stage, they tried to kickstart the car, nothing happened. So i phoned outsurance my insurer, and they send a young with jump starts, the small one which he usually use, is broken he said. So we try the charging, nothing happens, the two men explain to me iro the colours on the battery, my battery was standing on the last colour, i think the no colour on, which was a indicates that the battery is sóoooooo dead. Then we took a battery out of one of the men's car, and put it in my car, and it start strongly, so that was not the alternator. My brother doesnt felt sure that it is not the alternator, which is very difficult to replace because there in no tatta dealers left in South Africa. So i went to builders and i bought a small rechargeable charger which can be charged in the cigarette holder or be charged inside my house. Must i buy a tester for the battery too, i got the charger now. Please help with advice.
@@jorgedelgado3310
My cars will not start below 12.5v
Super helpful … thank youuuuu
Excellent learning
Thanks Chuck! You really helped me out, I had the exact same issues! My battery is dead...✊🏾
thanks for sharing. had to break out my old multimeter that i bought in my 20's and brush the corrosion from it's battery terminals, before I could use it on my truck! lol. Once cleaned, I was able to test the dead battery on my truck. Good tips!
Get to the point, too much fluff
You didn't like that truly non-repetitve unobtrusive sick beat every 20 seconds? Or was it that you thought you were clicking to watch a useful how-to, and not vlog drivel?
That 3 sec. intro was torture... Oh. I fast forwarded when I got to that 3 sec. mark.
People here are actually watching to attempt this and want to follow step by step
Not too much fluff for beginners! Some of us appreciate the step by step details!
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Hey man, if u ever see this…
I highly recommend you check all your ground connections, these trucks are famous for bad grounds.
You make working on that truck look fun. Love the baby 👶 part.
This video was great I just checked it and realized it’s the battery not the
Alternator thank you
You: GOOD AFTERNOON, AND WELCOME BACK TO THE CHANNEL TODAY!!!!!!!
also you: is a very sad day.
This is of today this vid 6 years old and well done on this, great detail and I'll be doing this today...
Very informative, nice truck, but that interlude music... dude! I caught a big giant ear worm, its torture.
My car broke down and i think it’s the same Situation. Gradually got harder to start until one day it just didn’t start anymore. I had somebody try a new battery and it didn’t work but this gives me hope. Still is an extreme bummer but this video made me feel a little bit better for a few moments
Do not buy Duralast batteries. Also the battery terminals should be in the same position as the original battery. Also always check the manufacturer's date on the battery to make sure it was not sitting on the shelf
Nice and thorough. I think my battery is going and soon to be gone. That's a handy little gadget. Cuts out the guesswork for sure.
Made it less than 5 minutes in and gave up! The only thing this did was drain my cellphone battery!
Dude just double tap to advance ahead 10 seconds at a time until the FLUFF and side talk has ended. It's annoying but that's the price you pay asking self proclaimed gurus for help
Fuck you everything aint easy bruh fuck yo musty ass phone you obviously here cause you need help learn bitch
Yes.. took way longer than needed.
@@jsddd5812 someone's in their feelings
Lol now that’s funny
Don’t forget,high resistance shorts can drain a battery overnight without blowing a fuse.Do a current draw test with all accessories off.Current should be very low.Saved me from an unnecessary expense,as I had a drawdown in my courtesy light circuit.
absolutely loved the sunset and the black lab
I'm all giddy and multi meter and a portable vehicle jump starter are my new items in my car.
Sometimes it's because your cigarette lighter port stays on all day even when turning off your car
Jorge Delgado yep. This guy needs to turn off everything before the engine. It damages the battery.
My cigarette lighter stays powered while the car is off. I think all german cars are like that. Yet, my battery is 17.5 year old.
@@fungames24 WTH 17.5 yrs old??!!! Nuclear reactor in your car??? Nice. @LonestarHawaiian, thanks for the info!
@@jhleerph No, just added a 10 GBP chinese solar reactor recently. I had to partially tape over it to prevent reactor meltdown. This should extend the battery life indefinitely. The car starts fine from surface charge alone.
Mom's car's cat converter was stolen last month, thieves are desperate because she has a 2003 Toyota Corolla, but they stole it anyways in the middle of the day at a Walmart parking lot. Filed the claim, got approved, but since this crime is being committed so often, parts are backordered. After waiting a month, the Toyota dealership then got to working on it, but called last week to say the alternator and battery were also bad, and estimate is around $950 out of pocket. We told them just work on the cat for now. My sister and I picked it up today, had them jump the car and it started right away. The guy at the front said, yeah, I think the battery is still okay, but he said don't install a new battery without first replacing the alternator because that will damage the car. The car started right away,, but noticed the battery indicator light was on the dashboard. Once we got home, looked in the hood and checked the connections, positive was loose, tighten it, started the car, the battery light went away. I borrowed a battery voltage tester, had no real clue what to look for, but it showed "Good" on the screen, and the reading came back at 13.53. I guess that's how much voltage it had left. As a woman, we become easy targets for the repair shops. I have no brothers, just mom and her 4 daughters taking care of everyday business. Thank you for your video, it was extremely helpful.
This is a perfect example of one of those long ass videos you see people complaining about in other video's comments that get it done in 2-3min lol.
Not really he showed how to test the alternator clean the terminals. About the multimeter and his baby 😂 along with a gorgeous sunset.
Too damn long & crappy music not needed!
@@eddievibbert6740 well Eddie, I guess you’re just a loser.
@@vegeta21055 And I guess you're just an asshole!
@@eddievibbert6740well you have adhd then
i came here because my truck won’t start i stayed for the montages of those badass toys🔥🔥
edit:halfway through the video you called your stuff “toys”....i subbed😂😂
I wish it was the alt. I really want to watch that be installed properly.
Thanks for this video. I had a dead buttery and found that it was indeed the problem. You may have saved me some money.
This was the most helpful video I found on the topic. Mad respect
Hey man - Great video. Would have loved to see how you tested the voltage coming from the alternator.
Thanks for the video. Also NEVER place a new batter or used batter on the cement floor. They can loose charge pretty fast that way. Always place it else where, just not on outside flooring of any kind.
1. New battery terminals are reversed and had to install with terminals outside iso inside. So be careful to the terminal positions buying a new battery. Some reversed ones might not fit.
2. Never mess without eye protection as one of my friends lost an eye due battery acid.
this happened to me this morning.. thanks for the vid man..
Im having this problem with my car im hoping its the battery and not the alternator but this video has really helped going to pick up an alternator test kit this week and buy new battery fingures crossed haha
Watched a lot of vids and learned a whole lot. But THIS ONE, was the one. Thanks sir, this was huge! 🙏🏿
Glad to see you have a couple of sidekicks to help you out! Won't be long before baby will be doing it all, lol
Great video with detailed description.
I was driving down the street and my car stopped. Wouldn't take jump, cost me $125 for a tow. Took the battery our & took it to Auto zone got the battery charged, car ran well/long enough for me center the car in the garage, then conked out again. I'm afraid to get another battery charge, don't have the coin for these tows and have yet to have the alternator checked. I'm going to "gamble" it's the alternator- have it replaced, maybe change the serp- belt and hope I don't go broke, in the process... I also had a burning smell before the car shut down again, for the last time. My neighbor says alternator,
I dunno what to think.
I believe I could take the alternator off myself to be checked or buy 1-id those du-hickeys(but don't you need power) to check the alt?
I'm not risking-tryna get a charge or jump to go A-Zone again, to have both components checked (only) to have it stop again.
I was (not in a mean way) hoping you had alternator problems, just so I could see how you handled it. The symptoms you had
(clicking starter), I had, as well. but your Problem was easily solved
w/a new battery. My battery is only 2-yrs old yet, was drained when I took to "AZ" to be tested.
Recharged battery ran for 5- mins. Then stopped again
I'm in a quandary ..
gee davis I feel you brother. I turned on my truck it idle roughly for a second and it stalled on me. I thought it was the battery so I replaced it with a new one. Just yesterday it happened to me again. I’m going to check my Mass Airflow sensor and if it’s clean then it has to be my alternator.
@@saulreyna72 Sorry, for the slow reply. I took some time off from the internet...
I changed my throttle body myself.
Now, I'm about to embark on this journey to see just what the heck is wrong w/my car. Hoping it's just the alternator (I gotta guy)😆.
I'm going to A-Z or Walmart & buy a tester- tomorrow.
Sir, just replace your bloody alternator and take in old alternator so A.Z. dont charge you a core charge, end of story!
THANX BROTHER. THIS HELP TO CONFIRM TO ME THAT THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY SUV IS A BAD BATTERY. TOP MARKS 👍👍👍👍
I don’t care what anyone says , I was entertained
Imagine if you came looking for information on a fix cause you can’t get to work but this fucking dude just wants to show you his life he’s goddamn casey niestat or what ever the fuck his name is, fuck this shit. Not to the point and further from it.
@@jaketd6262 wasn't anything like Casey lol stfu fcking pusy
@@hackernews5280 can you not type out words or are you busy flying a fighter jet
@@jaketd6262 no TH-cam would delete my comment if I spelled it properly but obviously your to duhb to figure that out or fix whatever issue you came here for in the first place... pretty funny though coming from and idut that doesn't even spell correctly in your name title and look like a ped.
@@hackernews5280 lmao hacker news, you ain’t got much news do you buddy. What did you do, moderate a server in Roblox? Stop typing like an idiot and say what you mean, show that ugly face of yours.
If anyone owns a GMC/Chevrolet Truck after 2012, please be aware that ECM may be programmed to NOT run the Alternator unless the Voltage drops to a certain level. The Standard practice using a Multimeter on the Battery may not work if the Battery Voltage is above 12.0 volts. You should go to a Battery Store / AutoZone / Dealership and have the Battery Load tested, it's the only way to know if your Battery is good. Always attach the Negative side of the lead to the Negative side of the Battery first, not the Positive.
Bat lite came on while driving. Son said bat going low just watch it mom. Hey came on I called him I'm waiting outside AutoZone. He replaced I'm on my way. Mom's: get yer boys interested in car repair! You will have one for life and my kid has a business acct at the Zone so he pays less. Yesssss!!! Whoo hoo
This is the most dad video I have ever seen 🤣 thanks for the help!
Can’t people just make a video without the production?!
Yes and good luck finding them they are few and far between. These guys enjoy helping but not or torturing those they help first. Then they want you to shine their shoes and worse.
Lol
My God yes! Why???? I don't need the intro or a life story! Just show me the info!!!!
Just repeated someone else's video exactly, well done
Tyler Parker 🤭
Battery connector on both positive and negative should not be all the way down on the post. It should be flush with the top of the post with a space between the connector and the top of the battery to prevent the 'crud' from forming.
A multi-meter across the battery should reveal about 12.2 - 12.6 volts. If not, some vehicles won't attempt a start lower than 11.5 volts.
If you do get the vehicle started, check the voltage of the battery again and it should reveal between 14.2 - 14.7 volts. If not, then the alternator (generator) is bad.
Turning off all accessories and unplugging your cell phone before turning off the engine after parking prevents a heavy load on the battery when attempting to start the next time you need to go somewhere. After turning everything off and taking your foot off the brake after putting the vehicle in park let it run for 30 seconds to recharge the battery. Exit the vehicle quickly locking the doors and pressing the lock button on your remote turns off the lights to save battery.
Leaving your foot on the brake after you park and turn off the engine drains the battery quickly. My neighbor did it all the time and wondered why his battery was dead all the time. Literally ALL the time. Practically weekly. He would sit in his vehicle sometimes after turning off the engine for 5 minutes sometimes more using his cell phone with his foot on the brake.
I recommend Interstate Battery.
The bracket to secure the battery is critical and should be replaced with the factor O.E.M. part. If your battery moves while driving it could cause a multitude of problems to include wrecking.
That truck sounds like junk.
Modifying the air filter can cause difficult starting. Just noticing.
I hope this helps.
Master Mechanic.
Mine started and ran fine as of Saturday. Tried to start it for work today on Wednesday and it made the same noises yours did and all the electricals flashed and reset. I live in Arizona where the heat and sun is notorious for draining battery life so I’m praying it’s the battery
How did you figure it out?
I enjoyed your video very much.It was informative and most enjoyable. I learned a lot. Thank you and best wishes.
Love how simple your ad explained! You got a new follower here!
Stop putting wasabi on the terminals 😂
OMG the baby is ADORABLE!!! And looks just like you❤️ Thanks for this video
Great video.we appreciate u out here in Canada. A little jealous of the weather though.
One of the most important parts of the battery is that bracket or strap, whatever the case is, that holds the battery down. Yes you don’t want to hit the brakes hard or be going up / down a hill at a very steep angle and have it fly out. Another reason to have the battery secured is to “ minimize” the vibrations that the battery will experience. Sure as the engine runs there is always a barely noticeable vibration but having the battery moving around a little bit more will cause damage to the battery and shorten its life dramatically. Ya it’s going to shake around a bit as the vehicle hits potholes or speed bumps etc. but a shake once in a while is not as damaging as a fairly steady moderate vibration.
how do you measure the voltage directly on the alternator? you didn't really show how in the video, would be useful to know as well
Are all these positive reviews done by this guys family ? Are you kidding me . Many comments even said it was long , way too long ?
Thank you for the detailed instructions. Love the science behind your steps. +1 Sub. Keep it up :)
Vid starts at 1:00
lol 13:14 had me crying with laughter😂😂😂🔥🔥thats how i fill on the inside when my car starts running again.lol
In your personal case, you did not need to go out to buy voltmeter, you already have one on your dash and the voltage did increase when you started car. But the video is good for everyone else that does not have a voltmeter in dash. Good video though. A voltmeter is always good to have in car and know how to use it.
Thanks for this just ordered my battery on line from Autozone just waiting for the email tomorrow to pick it up, I was hoping it wasn’t my Alternator but from watching this same symptoms for my 07 Honda Odyssey my battery 5 yrs old and for the past 2 weeks I noticed weak starting it finally went dead although I get lights and interior lights
I appreciate the Hawaiian sunset moment
How come, I don't find a guy like that. 🤔Fix my car, take care of the kid and take us for a ride in his truck. 😎
@Hell's favorite Salty Masshole she deserves a guy that cheats on her with her brother.
I had my alternator give out on me one day, I'm glad you went the electrical tester route but there is a better way to test if it truly is your alternator. If you can turn your car on (Jumped or battery not completely drained) then while it is running, pull off your negative ground on your battery. If your car dies then its your alternator. Your battery is good for Starting your car, your alternator is good for keeping your car alive. Since his car wouldn't start the battery made more sense. Another way to test the alternator is if you can get metal to stick to it. I think it needs to be on to test this, idk I haven't tested this way cause the battery was a lot simpler. On or off, if metal won't stick then its safe to say its bad. One none productive question, why are you in Hawaii and have a Texas sticker on your car?
He’s not in Hawaii it was just the vibe of the sunset that made him think of hawaii
How do you know if it’s your starter?
How come 400 people disliked this 😅 it is good information for
What he said above this response ... the music. AND the stop and watch the sunset ( as if that's why we clicked on his video ) AND taking us shopping for a volt meter like we all have time for his shopping trip AND then the TRAFFIC JAM and on and on and on and I CANT TAKE ANYMORE there are so many others who won't torture you to death to share some BASIC AUTO MECHANICS 101
Woah dude this guy looks exactly like my bud Travis!.. trippy... 😅
Dude!!
NEVER jump using the actual battery terminals in the Benzo (Mercedez)!!
Use the remote terminals under the engine bay (aka "bonnet:).
You get more resistance from the jumping points in the front, the actual battery terminals are better if you know what you are doing.
The battery is not really the good one but it's work , at the beginning of the video the red post was on the right facing the front of the vehicle and the black post was near the firewall and when you put the new battery in the red post was near the firewall and the negative post was facing the front of the vehicle and nothing at the base of the battery to secure it to the vehicle . But all the tests were well done . Thank you for sharing .
how do you know the problem isn't a parasitic draw?
10.4v is exactly one cell short (1.2v × 6cells) of a 12.6v battery. A bad cell most certainly because the plates got damaged jostling around without the battery secured via the bracket. Anytime you have 10.4v, you have 5 cells fully charged.