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Battery - New or charge?

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Topic: Battery - New or charge?

Posted By: collinsc
Subject: Battery - New or charge?
Date Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:25

Hi
Over the past week on a couple of occasions my Nissan
Micra 1.0(51 plate) battery has sounded a little tired
i.e. struggled to start on first attempt, however OK on
second attempt.

Does this sound like it is on its way out? Can i charge
it with a power pack? or does it need replacing?
Can i check the battery life?

Not sure when the battery was last changed, had the car
about 18 months.

If a new battery is required, where is cheapest place to
get one?

Thanks

Replies:

Posted By: Mick
Date Posted: 08 June 2012 at 02:43

Hi.

I know this is a little late but it does sound like you need a new battery. You could try and top up the levels and give it a good long trickle charge.

Also check your cables from the battery to the starter for corrosion or a poor connection.

Mick

Posted By: collinsc
Date Posted: 08 June 2012 at 19:23

Never too late, thanks Mick. I actually did neither, and it's still working fine :)