Unless you detect the early symptoms of a dying car battery, you might find yourself unable to start your car just on a morning when you most need it. The earlier you notice a problem and head to your local Cadillac dealership for battery replacement, the less likely you are to have your day interrupted by a suddenly failing battery.
Slow, Sputtering Engine Starts
Cadillac engines ordinarily leap to life with alacrity. If yours seems hesitant to start one morning or sputters and coughs as though struggling to keep going, you likely have a battery problem. As a trusted technician to test or replace it before the engine completely fails to start.
Weak Battery Even After Recharging
Following a long drive, your battery should be fully recharged by the alternator. If you turn off the engine and notice the electronics faltering right away, your battery isn’t properly holding or delivering voltage anymore and probably needs to go.
Slow Electronic Accessories
Typically, a car’s less vital electronics, such as the stereo, phone charger, heated seats, and powered windows, slow down first when a battery is dying. The more important electrical components, like the spark plugs and dashboard dials, will last slightly longer before showing signs of weakening. It’s best to have your battery checked the moment any electronics start to fade.
Dimming Headlights
One of the last components to fail when a battery is on its last legs is the headlights. If you’re driving after dark and your headlights are dimming, you certainly have an electrical issue. If you turn off the engine and the headlights fade even further, your battery probably needs to be replaced.
Dashboard Warning Lights
Your car will attempt to warn you of battery-related issues with warning lights on the dashboard. With battery problems, you’ll usually see the battery warning light, plus perhaps the check engine light as electrical components inside the engine become starved of power.
Visible Damage to the Battery
It’s a good idea to frequently inspect your battery for visible signs of wear or damage. If the terminals are covered in green corrosion, you’ll need to throw it out. Similarly, a warped or cracked battery casing means you need a new battery right away.
Get Quick Battery Replacement at Your Cadillac Dealership
As soon as you notice your battery’s fading, have it replaced to save yourself from an unpleasant or even hazardous situation on the road. Our experienced technicians can test your battery and replace it in no time, returning your Cadillac to optimal performance once more.
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