Why did my car battery die without warning?

There are a number of reasons why car batteries die. Lack of battery maintenance (e.g., not keeping terminals clean) Failure of the diode bridge or voltage regulator in the alternator; the alternator charges the battery when the car is running. Low air temperature, which causes batteries to freeze.

Do car batteries die without warning?

Proper Maintenance Will Keep You on the Road. Often, a car battery will die without any warning, leaving you stranded. When you check the date of your battery, also clean off any white corrosion around the terminals. If you buy a new battery, they will also recycle your old one for free.

How often does Acura MDX battery go dead?

Have now changed battery twice in past year. Four months after most recent battery change, battery was dead again. This time after jumped the car threw some additional warning lights around charging system.

What to do if your Acura battery dies?

An Acura service center was called and we were told our only option was to disconnect battery leads or let the car run until the battery died. Many hours later the battery died. When the Acura service truck came to get us they couldn’t even get the car into neutral after charging the battery and wheel truck had to be called.

What to do if your Acura dies in an intersection?

No solution from Acura except that it happens to a lot of owners. Most recently car died in an intersection (with two kids in car) and could not restart or shift to neutral (without power) to move out of intersection.

Why is my Acura radio asking for code?

If so, you’ve likely experienced your radio asking for a code to reactivate. While this can be frustrating, the code is quite easy to find and to enter. Plus, this deactivation measure is a safe guard that discourages thieves from targeting Acura vehicles to steal stereo systems.

When to replace a battery in an Acura MDX?

Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your MDX that you need to replace. Replacing the battery in your MDX involves removing the terminals.

How often should I Change my Acura battery?

We recommend changing the battery in Acuras every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your MDX that you need to replace.

What makes DieHard Platinum AGM batteries so durable?

DieHard Platinum AGM batteries are engineered with Stamped Grid technology, which features a stronger and more durable positive and negative grid design.Don’t want to bother with installing your new DieHard battery?