With all the parts in your vehicle, you might not give the battery a second thought. It’s not until your battery starts performing oddly that you’ll pay it any mind. Hall Nissan Virginia Beach recommends regular maintenance on all your Nissan parts, and the battery is no exception. Let’s cover how you can troubleshoot common problems.
Dead Battery and Alternator Troubles
You may notice that your car seems to struggle to turn on when you turn the ignition. This may be caused by a battery with insufficient charge, or it could indicate a problem with the alternator.
If your car won’t turn over at all, that’s a sign that your battery is dead. In this case, you’ll need to charge it before you can use your car again.
Loose Battery Terminals
The battery terminals may become loose over regular usage. Loose battery terminals mean your battery can’t effectively make a connection, which makes it harder to provide adequate power.
This may be another reason why your car can’t start, even if the battery is charged. Additional symptoms of loose battery terminals are dimming dashboard lights and cranking engine sounds. It helps to check the terminals every so often to see if they’re loose. If so, you can tighten them easily.
Battery Corrosion
As with any battery, your Nissan vehicle’s battery might exhibit signs of corrosion after repeated use. You can diagnose this by looking for blue or green acidic corrosion on or around the battery.
Corrosion reduces the effectiveness of your battery. Minor corrosion can be cleaned easily while the vehicle is not in use. Make sure to use protective equipment when removing corrosion. Major corrosion means your battery should be replaced.
Repair Nissan Parts at Hall Nissan Virginia Beach
If the battery in your Nissan vehicle needs repair, our technicians can help you. Visit Hall Nissan Virginia Beach today for maintenance or to order genuine Nissan parts!