Should I leave my car running?

2005 KIA OPTIMA
94,000 MILES
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CHELSEAWIENER
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Hi.

My car's battery is dead. If i have it jumped is it safe to turn the car off or will it definitely not work? Thanks.

Im getting a new battery in the next couple of days...
Feb 13, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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You'll have to figure out why the battery died. Is the alternator any good-Is there 13.8-14.2 volts at the battery with the engine running? If not, you'll need to change the alternator. Have the battery tested, before deciding it needs to be changed. You may find out you left something on and the battery is fine.
Feb 13, 2012 at 11:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When you get it jumped started make sure the alternator is doing its job before you replace the battery and also could be a short circuit draining the battery
Feb 13, 2012 at 11:03 PM
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CHELSEAWIENER
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Hi thanks for the response. I am positive it is the battery because it actually has been acting up the past couple of weeks. At first I thought it was because I accidently left a light on running, which was true. I got it jumped and started fine. But today, there was nothing left running and it still wouldn't start.

Feb 13, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check the connections.

ras, are yuo getting a headache also?
Feb 13, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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