Your Acura is filled with sophisticated technology that ensures a smooth, safe, pleasurable ride in all road conditions. If an aging battery starts to struggle, limiting the supply of electrical voltage, you’ll notice a gradual decline in performance. You can have swift battery replacement at your local Acura dealership. Just look out for the key warning signs of a bad battery laid out below.
6 Signs Your Acura’s Battery Needs Replacement
Warning Lights on the Dashboard
Most car batteries last from three to five years. When your battery begins to fade, the battery warning light will appear on your instrument panel, indicating it’s time for a replacement. As the battery’s power is so vital for the engine, you might also see the check engine light appear.
Fading Headlights and Taillights
While driving after dark, the headlights are essential for visibility. If you find yourself squinting to see the road ahead, your headlights might be fading because of a weakening battery. A bad battery will eventually cause all external lights to dim and fail, including the taillights and turn signal lights. Always try to replace your battery before this occurs.
Slow Engine Starts in the Morning
After sitting unused overnight, a car’s engine requires a strong supply of electricity to crank and get going. A healthy battery has no trouble delivering this voltage, but a dying or aging battery might struggle, forcing you to try a few times before the engine starts. If this happens, change your battery before the engine refuses to start at all.
Faltering Cabin Electronics
Various electronic accessories inside your car will misbehave without a strong battery, especially when the engine is turned off. The heated seats, phone charger, dashboard lights, stereo, and power windows will all respond increasingly slowly.
Cracks or Warping in the Battery Casing
When you pop the hood to inspect your battery, if the casing appears to be malformed in any way, it’s no longer safe to use. And if you see any cracks in the casing, have the battery replaced at once before it leaks.
Sulfury Smell of Leaking Battery Acid
If your battery has become so damaged by heat, vibrations, or age that it cracks, you might smell leaking battery acid. This smells like rotten eggs and is very unhealthy to breathe. Don’t hesitate to get rid of a leaking battery.
Prompt Battery Replacement at Your Acura Dealership
If you suspect that your battery is having problems, we can test it for you. Installing a new car battery takes very little time and can have your Acura performing like new once more.
Visit Fox Acura of El Paso in El Paso, TX, today to have your battery tested or replaced. We believe in building long-lasting relationships with exceedingly happy and satisfied customers.
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