Signs of a weak battery
- ✓Slow cranking when starting
- ✓Dim lights or electrical weakness
- ✓Repeated starting issues after standing
- ✓Battery warning light on the dashboard
Simple checks to consider
Look for corroded terminals, loose connections, age-related issues and patterns in starting behaviour. A battery test and charging system check usually give the clearest answer.
It is important to remember that not every battery warning means the battery itself has failed. Sometimes the charging system or wiring is involved.