StevSoko@alien.topB to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year ago

Dead/dying battery?

StevSoko@alien.topB to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year ago

I’ve been having some minor issues with my car taking a second to turn on when I try it so I was planning on getting it checked out. This morning, I drove to work and after parking, I turned my car off, waited a minute, and then tried to turn it on. It made rapid clicking noises and I had my dashboard lights and radio turn on. After doing some googling, it seems like it might be the battery, but I’m not great with cars so I wanted to get a second opinion. My plan is to hopefully get a jump and then take the battery to Autozone to get it checked.

My car is a 2018 Kia Forte. I haven’t changed the battery, which is another reason for me to believe it might be the battery.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Very likely a dead battery. Buy a cheap voltmeter and test it, its quite easy: How to test battery.

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