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Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Vicochuko(m): 4:12pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
Over the years the rate at which Automobile battery goes bad has become alarming . However, such problems can be reduced if you read through this post you can get some enlightenment about batteries. Time is of the essence so i will keep it short and simple. FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOBILE BATTERIES 1. It is made up Pb and PbO immersed in H2SO4 acid 2. Its made up of six (6) cells of about 2.12volt each connected in series . 3. The relative density of acid is about 1250 when fully charged. 4. The nominal voltage is 12volt 5. The negative (black) terminal is smaller than the positive (red) WHY BATTERIES FAIL 1. Sulfation - it occurs when the battery is discharged or when a fully charged battery is left standing without use i.e when car is parked over a long period of time TIP-Always keep batteries fully charged and if batteries are to be left for a long time, say a month or more . I recommend taking battery to an automobile technician to do the needful. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Vicochuko(m): 4:30pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
2. Using a battery that is not suitable for your car- often times due to ignorance and in order to save money ,people go for batteries that cannot power engines efficiently. This always damages the cells of the battery. TIP- Check car manufacturers manual when the need for battery replacement arises . Also lending of batteries i.e using your cars battery to start someone else's car and replacing the person's battery back to the car is not advisable. Majority of the batteries i had to fix came from this singular act. Hey ,i am not saying that you shouldn't help a fellow out. As a matter of fact you should and one of the best method is JUMP STARTING. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by 123CarZ(m): 4:43pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
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Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Vicochuko(m): 5:13pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
3. Ac leakage due to faulty
alternators rectifier- The
alternator in automobile engine
is what recharges the battery,
when it is being driven. If there
is AC (alternating current )
leakage the battery might just
go bad on time.
TIP- To detect AC leakage easily ,
switch on your car and TURN ON
the radio. Listen to the sound of
the selected station, if it is
distorted and noisy, BINGO
there goes a faulty alternator.
Visit an automobile electrician 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by veekid(m): 7:13am On Apr 02, 2017 |
The kinda topics on front-page this morning Ehn |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by DlawTECHY(m): 7:14am On Apr 02, 2017 |
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Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by tammytam: 7:14am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Noted |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by oganass(m): 7:15am On Apr 02, 2017 |
tanx op |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by mckenzieRx: 7:15am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Nice one! |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by tetula123(m): 7:17am On Apr 02, 2017 |
all ye that commented before me... what shall it profit a man to miss church so as to wait for 7:am when topics are pushed to FP. In a bid to be FTC.. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by sakalisis(m): 7:21am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by helphelp: 7:22am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Vicochuko: I like this Expo 1 Like |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Okaakoko(m): 7:27am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Bravo |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by wellmax(m): 7:28am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Following |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Chiderao1(m): 7:29am On Apr 02, 2017 |
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Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Nobody: 7:29am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Vicochuko: Thanks for this particular bit of advice...as I have had alternator issues with my car recently. |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by donbenie(m): 7:30am On Apr 02, 2017 |
veekid:Would you have preferred a topic from BBNaija.. 6 Likes |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by onyekaokechukwu: 7:31am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by donbenie(m): 7:31am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Chiderao1:Because it's a useful topic for Car owners.. 5 Likes |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by arshavineering(m): 7:40am On Apr 02, 2017 |
donbenie: God forbid bad thing! |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by franco3075q(m): 7:57am On Apr 02, 2017 |
If u wnt to suport a battry wit another battry whn starting a vehicle, if it's not a dry cell battry, make sure u open up all d covers to avoid d battry exploding |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by thunderrider: 8:12am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Quite educating We need more stuffs like this on FP not All those yeyebrities news 1 Like |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Nobody: 9:36am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Cool 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by cegxie(m): 10:17am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by kingreign(m): 10:22am On Apr 02, 2017 |
Vicochuko: Not always the case. An interference from a mobile telecommunication, Wireless mobile phone, electromagnetic flux from staying under a high tension amongst others can cause interference, two stations sharing close frequency, radio wave barrier etc can cause interference so distorted and noisy radio feedbacks should NOT be a yardstick to judge a failing/failed alternator. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by seriousstudies: 1:12pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
Vicochuko:Please, throw more light, what is JUMP STARTING>. |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Vicochuko(m): 2:18pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
Take out your jumper
cables.
It’s a good idea to buy a
set of jumper cables
and keep them in the
trunk compartment. If
you don’t have jumper
cables, you have to find
a good Samaritan who
not only is willing to
assist you but who has
jumper cables as well.
Place both vehicles in
Park or Neutral and shut
off the ignition in both cars.
Engage both parking
brakes as well.
Attach one of the red
clips to the positive
terminal of your battery.
It has “POS” or “+” on
it, or it’s bigger than the
negative terminal.
Attach the other red clip
to the positive terminal
of the other car.
Attach one of the black
clips to the negative
terminal on the other battery.
Attach the last black clip
to an unpainted metal
surface on your car that isn’t
near the battery.
Use one of the metal
struts that holds the
hood open.
The cables should look
like this.
Make sure to connect jumper
cables in the proper order.
Start the working vehicle
and let the engine run
for a few minutes.
Try to start your vehicle.
If it won’t start, make
sure that the cables are
properly connected and
have the good
Samaritan run his or her
engine for five minutes.
Then try to start your
car again. If it still won’t
start, your battery may
be beyond help.
If the jump works and your car
starts, don’t shut off your
engine! Drive around for at least
15 minutes to recharge your
battery. If the car won’t start the
next time you use it, the battery
isn’t holding a charge and needs
to be replaced. |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Vicochuko(m): 2:48pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
JUMP STARTING can also be done
using a fully charged battery and a pair of jumpstart cables as follow :
* Place charged battery close to
the car's bonnet
* Connect positive (+) clip to
positive (+) terminal of
charged battery and the other
end of the clip to the positive (+)
terminal of the car's battery.
* Repeat the above procedure for
the negative (-) jump start cable
* Start the car then remove the
positive (+) clip first before the
negative of the battery in the
engine.
****NOTE -When removing or
placing the positive (+) clip
it should not make contact with
the negative (-) wire or the body
of the car. |
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Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Ijeoma660(f): 4:10pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
One way to determine a faulty alternator is to try touching the alternator's pulley-head with a metallic object like a long screw driver. It should attract the piece of metal like a magnet. CAUTION: Be extremely careful as this is a moving part and not a place to fiddle or toy with. Watch someone who is knowledgeable about this technique do it before trying it!!! |
Re: Why Automobile Batteries Fail by Ijeoma660(f): 4:16pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
Pictorial demonstration of jump starting a car battery...
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