Batterie

It used to be a very different thing....

Today, most batteries are maintenance-free.

A battery labeled maintenance free is an accumulator that, under normal circumstances, cannot be topped up with distilled water within the regular period of use. This type of battery does not have sealing plugs and is sealed at the factory.

So, for the most part, there is no battery service for maintenance-free batteries, only those with open filler holes to replenish the electrolyte.

See How NOT to Handle Maintenance-Free Batteries.

A maintenance free battery does not require refilling with distilled water under normal circumstances. This type of battery therefore has no sealing plugs on the top and is therefore completely sealed.

However, when tilting this battery, electrolyte fluid can still leak out through the vent hole! So be careful.

Batteries that have not been filled with acid at the factory have sealing plugs. The subsequent loss of electrolyte fluid in this type can be compensated with distilled water.

Too little electrolyte in this battery reduces the life expectancy and the performance drops drastically. In addition, the battery will suffer irreparable damage.

Caution: Great care must be taken when handling battery acid. Always wear protective clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and an apron). Refer to the installation and operating instructions for further information.

WARNING: Batteries emit an explosive gas during charging. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area and keep it away from an open flame or ignition source.

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The short scratching noise in the process is the starter not getting enough current from the battery. If it's a maintenance free battery, replace it directly, the other one might just need the electrolyte topped up....

Or the battery is really dead.

It often happens very quickly. The radio was left on before leaving the car or the light is on for a long period of time due to a door that is not completely closed. And so the car will not start the next time you try to start it.... Now this is probably due to the battery being completely dead.

Is there a charging cable and a 2nd vehicle?

1. Connect positive poles: Connect both positive poles of the batteries with the red cable.
2. Connect negative pole with ground point: Connect the negative pole of the donor vehicle with the black cable to a so-called ground point on the broken down vehicle, for example a metal part on the engine block.
3. Start the engines: Start the engine of the roadworthy car and then switch on the ignition of the breakdown vehicle.
4. Switch on electrical consumers: Before disconnecting the cables after a successful jump start in the resuscitated car, turn on an electrical load such as a blower or rear window defroster to avoid damaging voltage spikes.
5. Disconnect the cables: Disconnect the black negative cable first, then the red positive cable.

Is there a second person nearby to push the car?

1. Get behind the wheel

2. Turn the ignition key to on - DO NOT restart!

3. Put the car in 2nd gear and depress the clutch.

4. The helper or better the helper pushes the car slowly. ...

5. As soon as the car is moving a bit, let the clutch out and give it some gas.

6. Then drive a longer lap to charge the battery.

By the way, this does NOT work with automatic transmissions! Call the garage here.

Is a battery charger available?

1. Remove the clamps on the car battery. First connect the negative terminal (black) then the positive terminal (red/blue).

2. Now connect the charger. The red clamp is for the positive terminal and blue clamp for negative.

3. Connect the mains plug to the socket so that the charger does its job.

4. Let the battery charge long enough. Depending on the type, this can take longer! If the battery was completely empty, charge it overnight!

5. Otherwise drive a longer round, so that the battery charges fully.

Go to the garage to have the battery checked. If it happens more often, the battery should be replaced.

A well maintained battery actually lasts forever. What but starter - batteries strongly strained is a

• high current drain with low charge
• low temperatures
• short distances and many starts

With a normal use one assumes a life span of eight to ten years, which corresponds to approximately 500 to 1,000 charge cycles. Assuming an average distance of 100 kilometres per charge, this gives an approximate mileage of 50,000 to 100,000 kilometres.