Battery Dies

Asked by GuruT9B1K Jun 08, 2018 at 06:36 PM about the 2002 Chrysler 300M FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Occasionally, usually after sitting for a couple of days, I got a loud ticking sound instead of the usual starting sounds when trying to start the car. I had to use a battery charger to get it going again, even though the battery was fairly new. Then I read about someone who solved their starting problem by disconnecting and reconnecting the car heaters under the front seats. I tried that and the other connections under the seats as well and, surprise, the battery instantly became dead and trying to start it went back to the ticking sound! There were no starting problems right before this and a battery check before showed that it was charged OK. What could possibly be going on?

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GuruT9B2P answered 5 years ago

Even though you think your battery is OK, it is not. Just invest in a new battery $80.00 and try it, you may be surprised. If this still doesn't work get the cheapest alternator you can and replace your old one. These are the only 2 things that can be wrong.

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GuruT9B1K answered 5 years ago

Thanks. The cost would be more like $200 and I would have to put it in myself, so this would be my last resort. And I won't know if it will solve the problem.

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James answered 5 years ago

Later ... the solution is very similar to a 2002 Chrysler 300M being evaluated today prior to completing purchase. Makes you wonder about the science or lack there of when man decides to "tweek" a little here or there assuming it is going to produce a note worthy difference. Will give you a more detailed report in a day or two.

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GuruT9B1K answered 5 years ago

It was just the battery after all. I originally had a battery installed at a national auto place, which died after a year and a half. They gave me a credit against another of their crappy batteries, which started acting up after 2 years. This time I went to Walmart and installed one of theirs myself. No more problems - at least for now.

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