Battery

shelly4278 · Post by **shelly4278** » 21 Dec 2010, 07:42

Today my battery died in my 2005 S40. I got a jump start and the card started fine. When should I replace my battery??

shelly4278 · Post by **shelly4278** » 21 Dec 2010, 09:25

I think I left the light in the middle of the car on. There is a button for the interior lights evan though the lights were shut off the button was in the wrong direction. I think that of might of been the problem. I do have a blown speaker. I dont know when the battery was bought.

ed7 · Post by **ed7** » 21 Dec 2010, 12:57

If it's the original battery, you should seriously consider buying a new one now; if not, get it load tested by your favorite garage.
Ed

shelly4278 · Post by **shelly4278** » 21 Dec 2010, 14:17

Thanks I am going to get a new battery

shelly4278 · Post by **shelly4278** » 30 Dec 2010, 08:21

I got a new battery and everyting seems fine now. I would reccomend anyone who has a battery that is at least five years old to get a new one in the cold weather.

Post by **billofdurham** » 30 Dec 2010, 11:38

Five years is what auto-electricians reckon for a good battery. Some of the cheaper units are only good for three that's why their warranty is 2 years or, sometimes, less.

Bill.