If you can jump your vehicle and get it started, bring it to the Service Center and we’ll test your battery. Otherwise, have it towed to our department, and we’ll find out what’s wrong. We’ll let you know if the battery is the problem or if it’s something else in the starter system. We provide a written estimate before we make any repairs to your vehicle.
If your vehicle won’t start, it is usually one of three reasons. The most likely scenario is the battery was drained because something that uses the battery was left on. Once you jump-start the battery, it will work just fine.
The second possibility is that your battery is too old to maintain a charge. Our service technicians can test the battery and let you know if it’s time for a replacement. The third possibility is that it’s another component of the starting system draining your battery.
When your issue isn’t the battery, several other possibilities exist for why your car won’t start. The alternator is one of the most common problems. When it starts failing, it drains the battery. If this isn’t the case, it could be your starter, ignition switch, spark plugs, wiring, or other components. The only way to know for sure is to bring your vehicle in for service.
Before you schedule a visit, you can try to clean the terminals around your battery and the connectors. Sometimes, they get corroded and hamper the connection. If you’ve cleaned the terminals and the car still won’t start, it’s time to see a professional.
Here at Premier Nissan of Harvey, we use a voltmeter to test your battery. That’s our first step to rule out the most obvious and most common issue. Once we know the battery is fine, we’ll start testing the other components. After we diagnose the problem behind your engine not starting, we’ll let you know what it is and how much it will cost to fix it. We use genuine OEM parts to provide long-lasting performance for your vehicle. You can feel confident about getting back on the road once we’ve made the repairs to your car, truck, or SUV.
If you’re having battery issues or would like to have the battery tested, you can schedule service online or with a phone call. Let Premier Nissan of Harvey help you stay safe on the road and avoid being stranded with a dead battery.
