What to Do When the Battery of Tiggo 8 Shows No Power?
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If the battery is completely dead, you can connect the battery cables to someone else's battery to jump-start your car and then recharge your battery. Alternatively, you can wait for a rescue vehicle to use jumper cables to charge the battery. When connecting the jumper cables, be careful not to reverse the connection order. The relevant instructions are as follows: 1. Connection order of jumper cables: First, connect the positive terminal of the dead battery to the positive terminal of the rescue vehicle's battery, then connect the negative terminal of the rescue vehicle's battery to a metal part in the engine compartment of the dead car. After connecting the jumper cables, start the rescue vehicle's engine and slightly increase the engine speed. After about 5 minutes, the dead battery can be emergency charged. After charging is complete, remove the jumper cables in the reverse order of connection. 2. The battery model of Tiggo 8 is 12V60Ah. Under normal circumstances, the battery's lifespan is 2 to 3 years. Try to have the battery inspected and maintained at a 4S shop every 5,000 kilometers. Additionally, maintaining good driving habits can significantly extend the battery's lifespan.
I've been driving the Tiggo 8 for over two years and once encountered a situation where the battery showed no power. That time, it was because I didn't drive the car for over a month while on a business trip, and the battery naturally discharged. Don't panic first. Find a friend or a neighbor with a car and use jumper cables to jump-start the car: attach the red clip to my battery's positive terminal and the other car's positive terminal, and the black clip to my negative terminal and a metal part of the other car's body to avoid sparks. After starting, drive on the highway for half an hour to let the alternator charge the battery. Be very careful about safety when jump-starting, ensuring the cables don't get tangled or cause electric shocks. Prevention is crucial in daily life, such as driving the car at least once a week for a few kilometers to charge the battery, buying a battery monitor to check the voltage regularly, and being extra cautious in cold weather as it's more prone to problems—consider covering the battery with a blanket to keep it warm. If you frequently take short trips, the battery is more likely to lose charge. For long-term peace of mind, consider switching to a maintenance-free battery.
As a long-time car repair professional, I believe that the dead battery issue in the Tiggo 8 is mostly caused by aging or charging system failures. Common reasons include severe sulfation after 3-5 years of battery use, loose alternator belts leading to insufficient power generation, or leaving lights on while parked draining the battery. In such cases, first try jump-starting the vehicle. If that doesn't work, check for corrosion on the battery terminals and clean them with a damp cloth. If the problem persists, replace it with a spare battery or have a technician test the alternator's output. Replacing a battery at a repair shop typically costs a few hundred yuan—avoid cheap, low-quality brands. When charging, be careful not to overcharge; 12.6 volts is the standard. Regular maintenance can extend battery life, such as checking electrolyte levels every six months and topping up with distilled water if needed.
