Loss in power when using battery for short period of time

James Channell

James Channell

I was working on my car yesterday and used my interior light for about 5-10 minutes and when I started my car it struggled to start. This has happened quite a few times now and I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem and overcame it. I was thinking maybe I need a new battery, but I have a car amp so would getting a power cap be better as well?
 
Power caps are a waste of time. They're not batteries, once they're spent up you're still just running off the alternator/battery. I agree with Karl, sounds like you're battery's toast.
 
Yep, old battery its RC (Reserve Capacity) starts to reduce, then leaving lights on for even a short amount of time can causes issues.
 
James Channell said:
Ok, so with the power that I'm running through the car (sat nav amp etc) can anyone recommend me a good battery?
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If you want to get good one then you will need to get top of range batteries ( more price)
 
James Channell said:
How much did you pay for your halford one if you don't mind me asking?
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It came with my car.. Previous owner told me that he put new battery before he sold to me. I didn't ask him about the price. I can get details of mine if you want to. Still I need to buy new battery soon so maybe I will get halfords
 
Just as an aside, if you're running an amp, don't run it with the engine off for long - just asking for trouble.
 

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