Help needed with Battery Issues

[Tygress_Jane]

I just remembered that in the last couple of weeks my Wagoneer has needed a jump to start. I always hear a click noise when I push the start button, and it just wont start. I think my battery needs a replacement, I also noticed water retaining the bottom battery box. Is this normal please?

 

[Cars&$$$]

Just replace the battery. As I know, AGM batteries do not recover from being dead. Go to the dealer. They will make a 4h load test then it will replace the battery with the same brand.

 

[Bonkies55]

If you press the start button without your foot on the brake and then use the infotainment or nav systems, you risk draining the batteries. Keep the engine running to dodge that issue. You know, dealers sometimes let those batteries die and then jump them to show off the car, but this can lead to a shorter battery lifespan or the need for a replacement.

To protect your battery, think about disabling the Autostop feature, it’ll save your starter from getting worn out every time you hit a red light.

 

[Tygress_Jane]

Just replace the battery. As I know, AGM batteries do not recover from being dead. Go to the dealer. They will make a 4h load test then it will replace the battery with the same brand.

Thanks for your help

 

[Tygress_Jane]

If you press the start button without your foot on the brake and then use the infotainment or nav systems, you risk draining the batteries. Keep the engine running to dodge that issue. You know, dealers sometimes let those batteries die and then jump them to show off the car, but this can lead to a shorter battery lifespan or the need for a replacement.

To protect your battery, think about disabling the Autostop feature, it’ll save your starter from getting worn out every time you hit a red light.

Oh makes perfect sense
Thanks!

 

[nadalfan137]

So, @Tygress_Jane, have you replaced the battery or what?

 

[Tygress_Jane]

So, @Tygress_Jane, have you replaced the battery or what?

Got it sorted! Turns out it was the battery, and they ended up replacing it. They also drained the water from the battery box and checked for any leaks just in case. So far, no issues starting up, I hope it stays that way.

 

[nadalfan137]

Got it sorted! Turns out it was the battery, and they ended up replacing it. They also drained the water from the battery box and checked for any leaks just in case. So far, no issues starting up, I hope it stays that way.

That's great news! Did you have to pay anything? Make this greater by saying you didn't have to.

 

[Cars&$$$]

Thanks for your help

No problem! I am glad I could do that! Just let @nadalfan137 know if this really worked for you.