Tried to start the car but the battery died. Tried to jump it and it started but then it shut off after a few minutes.
May 22, 2020 at 6:33 PM
Battery does not hold a charge
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS
LEO DAVID
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
Have you had the battery tested? Try this simple test and let me know the results.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
Also, make sure terminals on the battery are clean and tight. If the battery is weak, try to recharge it first. Once it is charged, if the vehicle starts, confirm the alternator is charging it. Here is a simple link that shows how that is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Let me know what you find. Also, if you have already tried these things, let me know that as well.
Joe
Have you had the battery tested? Try this simple test and let me know the results.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
Also, make sure terminals on the battery are clean and tight. If the battery is weak, try to recharge it first. Once it is charged, if the vehicle starts, confirm the alternator is charging it. Here is a simple link that shows how that is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Let me know what you find. Also, if you have already tried these things, let me know that as well.
Joe
May 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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