Why does the car battery suddenly die and the car won't start?

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AubreeMarie
09/08/25 6:52am
When a car suddenly loses power and won't start, it's usually due to a depleted battery. There are many reasons for a car battery to become depleted, such as lack of water in the battery, battery malfunction, or prolonged use of the air conditioning. First, check if there's an issue with the car battery, then take it to a 4S shop for repair. Here are more related introductions: Push-start: This method only applies to manual transmission cars, preferably when the battery still has a little power left and the terrain is suitable. If there are no passengers, try to find pedestrians to help. First, engage first gear, press the clutch, turn the key to the ACC position, and have helpers push the car from behind. When the car gains speed, release the clutch, and the car will start successfully due to inertia. Jump-start: You can first seek help from nearby car owners for a jump-start. You must prepare two battery cables and bring the two cars as close together as possible. Generally, car batteries are located under the front hood. Then, locate the batteries of both cars, identify the positive and negative terminals (the positive terminal is usually marked with a red cover and a '+' sign). Remove the electrode covers, clamp the red battery cable onto the positive terminal, then clamp the black cable onto the negative terminal. Once all four electrodes are connected, the jump-start setup is complete. Once the cables are connected, you can go to the car with the dead battery and start the engine.
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