Tag: batteries
104 Posts
Sep 27, 2018
This Old Benz Needs Grounding
A simple bad connection may be part of a frustrating power issue
Aug 21, 2018
Good Neighbor Helps Work out Bad Battery Connection
Turns out he was quite the Sherlock Ohms.
Jul 10, 2018
Magic Wrench or Smart Nephew?
This RAV's starting problem likely has the easy solution of a loose cable.
May 15, 2018
Can Solar Panels Extend an EV's Range?
Solar panels on cars are a good idea--but aren't practical yet.
May 08, 2018
Keeping a Vacation Home Vehicle Ready to Go
How best to treat a car that stays at a vacation home.
Apr 26, 2018
Cadillac's Starter Issue Could Be a Ground Problem
Don't skip a ground check when troubleshooting electrical gremlins.
Feb 27, 2018
Will Cell Phone Charging Require a Tow Truck Call?
There are better ways to charge a phone than accessory mode.>
Jan 11, 2018
Intermittent Battery Failure Points to Power Drain
A new-ish Ford Edge loses its charge after sitting a few days. What's the culprit?
Jul 18, 2017
Car Has Electrical Gremlins after Steering Pump Repair
The car's start-up problem might be coincidence or a loose connection--but how did that happen?
Apr 06, 2017
Is This a Case of a Bad Battery, or Evaporating Gas?
Dave's '86 Toyota pickup truck turns over...and over...but is reluctant to start. Is a weak battery to blame, or something else?
