my 2006 slingshot won't start - ran good up until yesterday while turning the key in the ignition it was slow to turn over but started - thinking maybe the battery I drove it for over an hour - got home and backed it into the garage and shut it off - 1/2 hour later tried to start it and all dash lights and warning lights come on gauges move back and forth right to left - radio comes on lights come on windows and door locks work - just an hour ago tried to jump it with no luck ? - I do hear something under the hood humming when I try to start it but Im not sure what?
just bought the SSR Saturday- previous owner told me the battery is 3-4 years old and that he kept the battery tender on because he only drove it about 400 miles a month on average - going to install new battery and go from there - any recommendations on which brand of battery ? thx
Many years ago, while wandering around the Barrett-Jackson's Vender Area, I learned the value of Battery Tenders. The Doophus's first battery lasted about 2.5 years. After investing in and using a DelTran Battery Tender Plus on a regular basis, the second and third batteries each made it to 7 plus years.
Needless to say, I am totally convinced that a Battery Tender Plus is an investment . . . NOT an expense.
Many years ago, while wandering around the Barrett-Jackson's Vender Area, I learned the value of Battery Tenders. The Doophus's first battery lasted about 2.5 years. After investing in and using a DelTran Battery Tender Plus on a regular basis, the second and third batteries each made it to 7 plus years.
Needless to say, I am totally convinced that a Battery Tender Plus is an investment . . . NOT an expense.
It is easier to remove the alternator, and have it checked, than it is to remove the battery.
Have done both. AutoZone will check it all at no cost. You’ll get it up and running soon.
It is easier to remove the alternator, and have it checked, than it is to remove the battery.
Have done both. AutoZone will check it all at no cost. You’ll get it up and running soon.
Agree with @USSR. But I would check voltage at battery directly, while cranking. If it drops below 9 volts. Battery is weak, maybe it can be recharged and your jump connections weren't good.
If voltage at battery stays close to 10 volts. Repeat while cranking underhood, if that's below 9 you have a connection problem somewhere.
Alternator has nothing to do with Engine cranking and the computer monitored charging systems are pretty reliable about about turning on battery light or displaying message in driver information center.
Might be harder to remove battery than alternator, but easier to do a few tests before removing anything.
Maybe lose wire connection at Starter Solenoid? Like @Autoprof said, check volts at battery posts and in the Red Battery box under the hood. If Volts are good check wires on Solenoid, it seems that has been a problem a number of times.