It’s a regular morning and you head out to your car as you do each day. You go to start it as usual, but nothing happens. No matter how many times you try to get it started, it acts like the battery is totally dead, and it might be. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need a new car battery from your Toyota dealer.
4 Signs Your Toyota Needs a New Car Battery From Your Toyota Dealer
1. Your Car Isn’t Starting
There are lots of car problems that stop your car from starting, and a dead battery is one of them. An easy way to figure out if your battery is the issue is by jumpstarting the car. A car with a battery that’s on the way out should run after it’s been jumpstarted, but it may need to be jumpstarted next time you need to drive, too, so you should replace the battery.
If your car can’t be jumpstarted, then another component involved in the start-up is the issue, such as the starter motor. If your car can be jumpstarted but turns back off a few minutes later, then your alternator is probably faulty.
2. Your Headlights Aren’t Working Properly
Headlights do get dimmer over the years, but headlight dimming can also be caused by battery problems. The headlights might also flicker, or they could go between being too dim and really bright. All of these issues can mean the power supply to the headlights is insufficient or fluctuating, and that’s usually caused by a faulty battery.
3. Your Accessories Are Malfunctioning
Modern cars have a whole lot of functions that are powered by the battery. The dashboard, infotainment system, and basically any part that heats up or moves is powered by the battery. If your power windows keep sticking, if your seats are no longer power-adjustable, or if your heated seats aren’t working, then you might have a problem with the battery. You may even notice the lights on your dashboard getting dimmer or flickering.
4. Your Battery Is Corroded
You may notice corrosion on the battery before the battery starts giving you trouble. Corrosion appears as white crystal-like stuff or blue/green powder on the metal part of the battery. It’s caused by battery acid leaking out. This corrosion can be cleaned away with some baking soda and vinegar, and there’s a chance that the battery won’t leak any further. If you notice the corrosion has come back, then the battery is leaking again and needs to be replaced.
Come by Peppers Toyota for a new battery any time you need one. Call us at 731-642-3901 to let us know what the problem is.
Connect with us
