Jump Start Question
I am now on my third battery in our 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. On the two times I replaced the battery the symptom was a bit unusual. Turning the key would not even produce a relay click---stone cold dead. ...
Forum Discussion
jkwilson wrote:Yosemite Sam1 wrote:2oldman wrote:
3rd battery in 10 years is about normal.
And we are just discussing in my thread batteries lasting 12 years (In my truck and some others) and others going 20 years! LOL
Actually, my cars would have those battery lifespan of 3 to 5 years. And when they go dead, no crank, no click no nothing -- just dead.
As to the OP issue, yes, test your battery. Mine did not start when the voltage drop is considered minuscule. Reading of 12.1V.
12.1V is an enormous voltage drop. 12.65V is the lowest full charge voltage of any commonly available battery. 12.1V would be 50% state of charge.
Sorry, this is what happens when I pretend knowledge -- not knowing there is a different voltage drop math.
Thanks! We learn something everyday.
