Gee2anIS

I don't drive my car, maybe start it every 2 weeks and I started it a week ago, and went to turn on my car and it wouldn't start
Battery is a month old
Any suggestions?

DaveGS4

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Have you considered getting a trickle charger?

vbb

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I've had to jump my car twice as well. Once I was playing with my stereo a little too long with the engine off, and the other I hadn't started it in about 10 days. Seems as if the battery gets drained faster in this car than others I've owned. A trickle charger would be a good idea if it routinely sits.

revolut1on

My battery just died as well cause I also rarely drive mine.

Go get a trickle charger or disconnect the battery.

digger08

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Just get a battery minder.

It will keep a constant state of charge and throw random current to keep the cells active and reduce lead sulfate on the plates.




Digger08

Lexura1414

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I have left my car in hibernation mode for 3 weeks many times during winter. It starts every time. Knock on wood.

revolut1on

What digger08 posted

Have mine currently plugged in to one of those.

Gee2anIS

thanks guys great suggestions….
Just found out the battery is 7months old n within those months I only drove my car 1000 miles so I guess hardly ever using my car, I should start it up every other day

digger08

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Starting a car will not replenish the battery charge, only maintain what charge is left. The cars alternator is not a charging device.

Buy a battery minder and maintain the system properly during storage periods to prevent the parasitic drain your are experiencing

Digger08

jsfullr

So odd, I just had to jump start my car last night too. Maybe its the warm weather?

chris6878

happened to me after car was in the garage for 6 days.. i used this

WillRockwe

This doesn't make sense, batteries don't die after a month.

TURBO5DAVE

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Ive seen many batterys go bad after a month. Usually old ones that were on the shelf awhile and sold or neverstarts from walmart are horrible. Id takebit to local parts store the can do a free batt test for you.

pc1990

I've went two long periods without starting my F before, once for a month and another for 6 weeks. Both times the car started up fine.