{"id":69948,"date":"2022-06-17T01:36:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T08:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=69948"},"modified":"2023-09-04T21:40:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T04:40:25","slug":"my-car-battery-wont-hold-a-charge-what-do-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/my-car-battery-wont-hold-a-charge-what-do-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"My Car Battery Won\u2019t Hold a Charge. What Do I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d6bbd4-9a qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-79ecec  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-dfafdb\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9e9e41-61\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9e9e41-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9e9e41-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_9e9e41-61 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9e9e41-61\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your car battery won&rsquo;t hold a charge if it&rsquo;s old, corroded, or your car has a damaged alternator.<\/li><li>If your battery won&rsquo;t hold a charge, check the battery condition, the voltage, and the state of charge before charging the battery.<\/li><li>It&rsquo;s a good practice to replace your car battery every three years, but keep an eye out for corrosion as it can wear out a battery faster than usual.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting to start a vehicle and failing is aggravating. That&rsquo;s what happens when you have a dead car battery. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car battery\">car battery<\/a> allows your vehicle&rsquo;s starter to start the engine and power its electronics. You can get stranded in the middle of nowhere if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-does-a-car-battery-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car battery\">car battery<\/a> is faulty or depleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why your Battery Won&rsquo;t Hold a Charge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some possible reasons why your battery won&rsquo;t hold a charge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Battery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Old car batteries are likely to lose their ability to hold a charge. If you&rsquo;re not sure about your car battery&rsquo;s age, you can use the alphanumeric code on the date sticker to determine its age. These codes are sometimes engraved on the battery itself. The first two characters in the code should tell when the battery was made. The first character contains a number from zero to nine that corresponds to the year in which the battery was made. The second character is a letter from A to L that corresponds to the month in which the battery was made. For example, the code 6B means the battery was made in February 2016. Some manufacturers might write the code in reverse, but it means the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"corroded car battery\" class=\"wp-image-69979\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/corroded-car-battery.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Severe corrosion can affect your car battery&rsquo;s performance and prevent it from holding a charge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Alternator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dead battery can be the result of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-faulty-alternator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"malfunctioning alternator\">malfunctioning alternator<\/a>. A faulty alternator won&rsquo;t be able to charge your battery while the engine is running and cause the charge in the battery to deplete much faster. If your vehicle shuts down seconds after jumpstarting the battery, you might have a problem with your vehicle&rsquo;s alternator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corrosion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-prevent-a-corroded-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Battery corrosion\">Battery corrosion<\/a> looks like white or blue residue sitting on the terminals. Severe corrosion can affect a battery&rsquo;s performance and prevent it from holding a charge. If you have corroded battery terminals, you might want to take your car to a mechanic and have your battery thoroughly cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parasitic Drain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your battery is good but continually goes dead after the vehicle has been sitting for a while, you might be dealing with a parasitic drain. A parasitic drain occurs when one of the car&rsquo;s electrical devices (i.e., the dome light, one of the onboard computers, etc.) stays powered up when the ignition key is turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"checking car battery voltage\" class=\"wp-image-69980\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/checking-car-battery-voltage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>If the voltmeter reads anything much below 12.65 volts, it is not fully charged.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do When Your Battery Won&rsquo;t Hold a Charge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all batteries are built the same way. You could end up doing more damage to your vehicle if you attempt to fix its battery without the necessary automotive skills or knowledge. We recommend taking your vehicle to a licensed mechanic for an inspection. They could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-test-a-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"run tests\">run tests<\/a> to determine what is causing your car battery to fail. Here are some of the things that a mechanic might do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect Battery Condition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors such as age and corrosion can affect a battery&rsquo;s ability to hold a charge. A mechanic will inspect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car battery&rsquo;s condition\">car battery&rsquo;s condition<\/a> to determine if it needs to be cleaned or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Battery Voltage and State of Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanic might attach a voltmeter to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-positive-and-negative-terminals-on-a-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"positive and negative battery terminals\">positive and negative battery terminals<\/a> to gauge the state of charge of the battery. If the voltmeter reads anything much below 12.65 volts, it is not fully charged. Since the state of charge doesn&rsquo;t necessarily tell you the condition of the battery, professionals will also test the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-test-a-car-battery-with-a-multimeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"health of the battery\">health of the battery<\/a> using a load tester or digital analyzer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charge Battery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Batteries can also lose charge when they&rsquo;re not being used. Once the mechanic has ruled out a bad battery or other electrical problems, they might use a charger to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-recharge-a-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"charge the battery\">charge the battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Replace Car Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some car batteries can last up to five or six years with proper maintenance. However, corrosion, inactivity, and extreme temperature changes can shorten a car battery&rsquo;s life. Generally, you should replace your car battery every three years to avoid problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do Car Batteries Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the brand, warranty, dimensions, product fit, and type, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"battery replacement\">battery replacement<\/a> will usually cost anywhere from $50 to $300. Additional labor costs could range from $30 to $100. The price may vary depending on local rates.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Attempting to start a vehicle and failing is aggravating. That&rsquo;s what happens when you have a dead car battery. 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