Load Testing A Battery - EricTheCarGuy
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2010
- Load Testing A Battery - EricTheCarGuy
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Whenever I post a video these days I wonder if I covered everything and if I presented the information correctly. I have that feeling with this video as there is so much I could cover with batteries. Lets just call this one the "quick" version and hopefully it will get you through the process of checking the battery without too much trouble.
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@snoopdogie187 Most parts stores have the listing but I have no idea where they get them. I hope to cover CCA in greater detail in a battery video at some point in the future. Thanks for the comment.
WOW Eric, you have come ALONG way since this video! Congrats man. I use your videos to refer to people who have car issues that I know were adressed in a video you have made. :)
@robran53 Thanks for the comment. I'm not trying to sell you anything I can't profit from. :)
@CravinMorehead420 Your right on that one. I'm going to cover the fluid level in the video I plan to do on batteries in the future, this one was just for testing. Thanks for your input.
@masteryoda394 For that I use what is called an inductive AMP meter. It's an inexpensive tool that measurers the amps as you crank the starter.
@pandurate That is interesting, I'll have to look into it. Thanks for your comments.
@1elAguila Thanks for watching man, and the comment.
@dollman0 I've used such testers as well but to be honest I haven't known the traditional carbon pile testers to be an issue if you follow proper procedure.
"I'll be able to play the lead of phantom of the opera, but I'll still be able to see."
@jdubdoubleu I had a similar problem once with a modified engine. The exhaust ran close to the starter and caused increased amp draw when it got hot. I would check the amp draw with and inductive amp meeter when the problem occurs. I solved my problem by making a metal shield to go over the starter.
@fraternica I'm not sure if that's a battery problem but it wouldn't hurt to check it. It might be that the clock itself is bad when it switches over from low power to full power when you start it. I really couldn't say without knowing the car and having a wiring diagram to see how it is suppose to work.
@snoopdogie187 Yea, I have seen that, or the incorrect battery was installed. I think in the video I do on batteries I will explain CCA in greater detail.
i appreciate the time you spend on these videos. im a student working towards an associates in automotive technology and when i dont quite understand things in class i often refer to your videos. thanks again buddy.
@grixxles That may be the case but in order to do an accurate test you really should use a proper load tester, the one I used in this video is actually very affordable. Good luck and thanks for the update.
@bowlingballout That's what I'm here for, thanks for watching and commenting.
@eddieboy50 Me too, thanks for your comment.
@PrOGueRReRo1 The best clue you have given me is that it starts in neutral. Perhaps there is an issue with the gear selector switch, it could be misadjusted or could have an electrical problem. But I will also say that sometimes those remote starters can cause problems.
@axenz1 If you are referring to the "eye" it's really not that accurate as it is only placed in one cell so it will only show the condition of that particular cell and not the entire battery.
@richardramoso First I don't recommend washing engines as I know of more than one occasion where a no start happened shortly after. It sounds like you might have a problem with the battery, charge it, load test it and see what you get. If the battery is good then check to make sure the connections are clean at the terminals.
@grixxles If you load test it like in this video you will know for sure but your describing a failed cell. The symptom could also be the result of a poor connection so make sure your batter connections are clean and tight especially if you have those aftermarket terminals where you pinch the wire into the connector, they have a tendency to corrode hear and cause a connection failure.