Car isn't starting.

Juso · 07-10-2017, 10:17 AM

So my z just out of the blue wouldn't start this morning and I'm unsure as to why. It tries to crank for a second then just completely stops. Would like some info/help from you guys.

Here's a video of what was happening.

https://youtu.be/6MIqoNyVdCw

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barncobob · 07-10-2017, 10:52 AM

battery took a dump,, good one day and toast the next

Juso · 07-10-2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

battery took a dump,, good one day and toast the next

Yeah thats what a lot of people are saying

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Jayhovah · 07-10-2017, 10:58 AM

Sounds that way to me too. Verify with a jump start?

Juso · 07-10-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Sounds that way to me too. Verify with a jump start?

Will do later on

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radix023 · 07-10-2017, 11:45 AM

Do you have a multimeter to check the battery charge? Do you have a trickle charger you can use to boost it?

Juso · 07-10-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by radix023

Do you have a multimeter to check the battery charge? Do you have a trickle charger you can use to boost it?

Dont think I have any of that gonna check it at later at work currently lol

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barncobob · 07-10-2017, 01:52 PM

i run Walmart batteries in my vehicles, no problems in ages

DamnThatZGuy · 07-10-2017, 04:04 PM

Obviously the battery. You can tell right away from the weak sounding start attempt and the dash goes out. Have you had the battery for around 7 years? Yep, time for a new one.

Juso · 07-10-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DamnThatZGuy

Obviously the battery. You can tell right away from the weak sounding start attempt and the dash goes out. Have you had the battery for around 7 years? Yep, time for a new one.

Not sure lol bought it used. But I will most likely get a new one. What is a recommended brand?

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DamnThatZGuy · 07-10-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Juso

Not sure lol bought it used. But I will most likely get a new one. What is a recommended brand?

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I'd just get one from Costco. If this was a motorcycle battery we were talking about I'd say a Lithium Iron battery because they weigh nothing. Lithium Iron for cars are just wayyy too expensive still. Anyways, Costco Lead Acid batteries are good and will last you about 8 years if treated right.

You may also want to check your battery terminals too. I had a Honda that had the positive terminal come loose and was just kinda sitting on the battery post.

Juso · 07-10-2017, 09:23 PM

Ok, the battery was bad, so i got a new one. She starts like a champ now! Thanks for the help guys.

07-10-2017, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Juso Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 120 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z GM 7A Rep Power: 8	Car isn't starting. So my z just out of the blue wouldn't start this morning and I'm unsure as to why. It tries to crank for a second then just completely stops. Would like some info/help from you guys. Here's a video of what was happening. https://youtu.be/6MIqoNyVdCw Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

07-10-2017, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	battery took a dump,, good one day and toast the next OldGuyFla likes this.

07-10-2017, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Juso Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 120 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z GM 7A Rep Power: 8	Ok, the battery was bad, so i got a new one. She starts like a champ now! Thanks for the help guys. Ommateal likes this.

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