However, if your car turns on just fine but then struggles to stay on, signs may be pointing to potential alternator malfunctions. Here are some other signs that may help you distinguish between a bad battery vs. bad alternator: Signs of a bad car battery Battery-related issues tend to ...
A jump start might get you going again but you may need to replace the battery or have our battery assist team check the electrical and charging systems. Battery problems are particularly likely to happen in cold weather, when the battery gets cold and struggles to hold its charge. What to...
from its bespoke bodywork to its entirely reimagined interior. However, the end result feels like a vehicle caught between two worlds: it’s neither a fully functional sports car nor a groundbreaking concept. Instead, it exists as a curious hybrid that struggles to find ...
Understanding why your battery struggles in the cold can… Read More Why Do Car Batteries Die? Have you ever tried to start your car only to hear a click or silence? One of those frustrating moments makes you wonder, “What happened to my car battery?” A dead car battery is a common...
How to tell if car AC needs recharge? If your car’s AC blows weak or warm air instead of cold, it may need a recharge. Another sign is frequent cycling—if the system turns on and off too often or struggles to maintain a steady temperature, low refrigerant could be the cause. Unusua...
The BMW driving fun you know and love, plus new technology: Racing driver Charlie Martin puts the BMW i4 M50—the first pure e-sports car from BMW i and BMW M—to the test on the Salzburgring, in at times torrential rain.
Over time, this can lead to a complete battery failure. Pro Tip: Regularly clean your battery terminals with a terminal cleaning kit to prevent corrosion and ensure a secure connection. Faulty Charging System—your car's battery powers the engine during startup, but once the vehicle is ...
Turns out that the difference between their high flow cat and their test pipe was all of 1 whp… 11/03/2016 - 18:25 | Ricardo Mercio I currently drive with a decat pipe, but that’s just how I bought the car. There’s no emissions control in Michigan, but I’d like to add ...
However, things will start working normally if the user opens the app on their phone and tries again from CarPlay (while the app is in the foreground on their phone). I'm not sure why it would behave this way and want to note that I do have the audio background mode capability ...
Start by making a nice circular path around a central cone at roughly 10 mph. If you’re driving a car with a manual transmission, make sure you’re in first gear. Feel free to experiment with left and right turns to see what works best, then stick to it. While maintaining that same...