What to Do When the Car Battery Is Dead and the Car Won't Start?

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VonVivienne
07/29/25 9:35pm
You can ask another car owner for help to easily jump-start the car. Here is some relevant information about a dead battery: 1. Precautions: During long-term parking, it is best to start the vehicle at least once a week for more than 5 minutes to charge the battery. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked for an extended period, it is recommended to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent it from draining. 2. Concept: When the battery is low on charge and the internal resistance is too high, the electrical appliances cannot receive the normal operating voltage and run in a low-voltage state, which is referred to as a dead battery. Moreover, if the car's alternator charging system malfunctions, failing to replenish the battery charge consumed by the starter and other circuits in time, it is also called a dead battery.
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