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Is your car experiencing electrical problems? If various electrical functions are struggling when the engine’s off, your car battery might be on its last legs. Here are even common warning signs of a battery that needs to be replaced. If you notice any of them, visit your closest Mitsubishi dealership for a new car battery as soon as you can.
You’re Having Trouble Starting Your Car
In order to start your car in the morning, the starter needs a strong burst of electricity from the battery. So when a car battery begins to lose power, you’ll find it harder and harder to start up on cold mornings.
Your Headlights Are Dimming
Headlights should remain bright and powerful even without direct power from the engine and alternator. So if your headlights grow a lot dimmer when you turn off the engine, your battery is struggling to provide enough power and might need to go.
Your Electrical Accessories Are Failing
If you think your battery might be faltering, try turning on many electrical accessories at the same time when the engine’s off. If they don’t all work properly, it’s quite likely that your battery can no longer do its job.
Your Engine Is Weakening
The engine needs a steady flow of electricity from the alternator. But a failing battery sometimes requires more and more energy to charge.
This additional draw of power puts excess strain on the alternator, diverting voltage away from the engine. As a result, the engine might begin to misfire and lose power.
Have Your Local Mitsubishi Dealer Diagnose Your Engine Trouble
A misfiring engine has many potential causes. Misfiring can also cause other car parts to start malfunctioning as well. So it’s usually best to have a mechanic figure out the underlying problem and fix it without delay.
You Catch a Sulfur Smell
When a battery grows really old, its outer casing can sometimes crack. This might allow battery acid to leak out, which can damage your car. Battery acid has a pungent sulfury smell that you’re likely to detect from within the cabin.
Your Battery Casing Is Warped
As car batteries age, they often begin to lose their proper form. If you notice your battery’s casing beginning to warp, that battery doesn’t have much time left and should be replaced.
Your Battery Terminals Are Corroded
The terminals at the top of a battery need to be clean to conduct electricity properly. As the terminals are metal, they can sometimes begin to corrode or rust, especially in cold and humid climates. You might be able to clean away a little corrosion, but if it’s extensive, you’ll need a new battery.
Have your battery tested and repaired or replaced at Rath Mitsubishi. We’re a full-service dealership that’s been helping out the region’s Mitsubishi drivers for over twenty years with great cars and great customer service.
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