IM4U
Oct 22, 2008, 02:11 PM
Hi,
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup that I have unfortunately allowed to "set up" for a while. The battery is down, but it responds to a slow charge and builds up enough for cranking. However, it then apparently drains down again. I am still not using the truck.
I have not run the truck after a slow charge for any significant length of time to see if the battery will "re-charge." In the past I have thought that the way to build a battery up again is to run the vehicle.
Someone at our local "Mr. Battery" store tells me differently. He says a down battery will not charge again just from running the vehicle.
What is your take on this?
Thanks.
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup that I have unfortunately allowed to "set up" for a while. The battery is down, but it responds to a slow charge and builds up enough for cranking. However, it then apparently drains down again. I am still not using the truck.
I have not run the truck after a slow charge for any significant length of time to see if the battery will "re-charge." In the past I have thought that the way to build a battery up again is to run the vehicle.
Someone at our local "Mr. Battery" store tells me differently. He says a down battery will not charge again just from running the vehicle.
What is your take on this?
Thanks.