What Causes Insufficient Battery Power in Vehicles?

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FinnRose
07/29/25 2:27pm
Vehicle battery power insufficiency can be attributed to the following reasons: 1. Prolonged vehicle inactivity leading to battery discharge: When a car remains unused, the battery naturally discharges due to its self-discharge characteristics, even without any electrical load. Additionally, alarm systems consume significant power when triggered. High-end vehicles equipped with intelligent remote anti-theft systems using GPS technology connected to the battery are more prone to complete battery depletion. 2. Battery reaching end of service life: Most private vehicles use maintenance-free batteries. By cleaning the battery's inspection window and observing the color inside: green indicates normal battery status; black suggests low voltage and insufficient charge, solvable by recharging; white signifies the battery has reached its lifespan, requiring replacement as the only solution.
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