What could be the problem ?

**renzo_d10** · April 25th, 2010 09:37 PM

When I headed home from SM Megamall I passed by a Shell Station first to gas up. As usual, the gas boy asked me to turn off my engine and I did follow them. After refilling, when I was starting my engine I noticed that there was a " tug " sound at start, but the engine started.

As I was headed home, I noticed that my radio turned off suddenly then came back on after a second or so.

After I parked the car inside our garage, curiosity told me that I should start the car again to see if there was really any problems, and upon starting the vehicle I noticed that there was really a problem. My suspect is my battery which was with me for almost 3 years already.

Here are the symptoms ....

1. My car wouldn't start, at all. When I turn the key, all I hear is just one click.
2. I called up some of my dad's friends and asked them if they could push the car ... they did but still, the car didn't start.
3. The headlights were working, high/lo beam. And so does the foglights.
4. When I switch my headlights to high beam, I noticed that my radio was turning off then after 2 seconds, it would turn back to life again and play music normally.
5. My horn is out of tune. Fiamm horns are loud, but this ... no, it's not.
6. I noticed this morning that my aircon isn't that cool anymore despite my condenser repair, a/c cleaning, freon additions that was done a month ago.

Question is, is my battery the possible suspect to this ? We have a nearby motolite shop here and I could ask for home-service if it really is.

Thanks.

**ghosthunter** · April 25th, 2010 09:47 PM

did you check the battery clamps? ... could be loose. Just enough contact to power basic electrical stuff but not enough for high current stuff like engine starter.

**renzo_d10** · April 25th, 2010 09:57 PM

ghosthunter : Yes. I did. Should I also check my alternator and belt tension if it's loose ? It was advised to me by one TACP peep.

Thanks.

**downshift2** · April 25th, 2010 10:13 PM

change the battery.Sulit na yan.Usually 2.5 years lang tumatagal battery ko.

**renzo_d10** · April 25th, 2010 10:15 PM

downshift2 : Yes. Sulit na nga talaga eh. Buti na nga lang, I went home na and didn't head to somewhere pa ... kung hindi, talagang hassle.

I`ll change the battery tomorrow, and will update. Hopefully ... yun talaga ang suspect.

**blue_gambit** · April 25th, 2010 10:51 PM

Have your alternator checked first before buying a new battery. Especially the main wires for any bloated sections, you say the lights are working? then your battery still has charge left in them... sayang pera baka buo pa naman...

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

When I headed home from SM Megamall I passed by a Shell Station first to gas up. As usual, the gas boy asked me to turn off my engine and I did follow them. After refilling, when I was starting my engine I noticed that there was a " tug " sound at start, but the engine started.

As I was headed home, I noticed that my radio turned off suddenly then came back on after a second or so.

After I parked the car inside our garage, curiosity told me that I should start the car again to see if there was really any problems, and upon starting the vehicle I noticed that there was really a problem. My suspect is my battery which was with me for almost 3 years already.

Here are the symptoms ....

1. My car wouldn't start, at all. When I turn the key, all I hear is just one click.
2. I called up some of my dad's friends and asked them if they could push the car ... they did but still, the car didn't start.
3. The headlights were working, high/lo beam. And so does the foglights.
4. When I switch my headlights to high beam, I noticed that my radio was turning off then after 2 seconds, it would turn back to life again and play music normally.
5. My horn is out of tune. Fiamm horns are loud, but this ... no, it's not.
6. I noticed this morning that my aircon isn't that cool anymore despite my condenser repair, a/c cleaning, freon additions that was done a month ago.

Question is, is my battery the possible suspect to this ? We have a nearby motolite shop here and I could ask for home-service if it really is.

Thanks.

**renzo_d10** · April 26th, 2010 10:02 AM

Called up motolite to have my battery tested, and ... it's dead.

So I had it replaced with a new one, Motolite Gold.

When they tested the new battery, charge seems to be below normal at idle .... but when revving, it goes back to normal. What I did is, I had my alternator fixed, and that seemed to do the trick ... but I found out also that my oil seal is busted. Argh! :doh:

**ghosthunter** · April 26th, 2010 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Called up motolite to have my battery tested, and ... it's dead.

So I had it replaced with a new one, Motolite Gold.

When they tested the new battery, charge seems to be below normal at idle .... but when revving, it goes back to normal. What I did is, I had my alternator fixed, and that seemed to do the trick ... but I found out also that my oil seal is busted. Argh! :doh:

Don't you just love old cars? ... especially when you find out how much that love with cost you?

**renzo_d10** · April 26th, 2010 10:12 AM

ghosthunter : Oo nga eh.

Today, It costed me +/- 5k already.

**enrico canasa** · April 26th, 2010 11:47 AM

consult your battery and electrical shop before you buy a new one. battery shop have their spare battery in good condition if the process still failed then rplace it wih new one