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rocky40
Jun 19, 2012, 02:21 AM
I have a 2.2i-dtec accord and you can start it and drive for a while and when you get out lock up and then nreturn later and try to start it just sounds like a dead battery this does,nt happen all the time but very annoying when wanting to use the car,any ideas??

Stratmando
Jun 19, 2012, 05:07 AM
Che.ck the water in your Battery.

TxGreaseMonkey
Jun 19, 2012, 05:49 AM
Remove and charge, or replace, the battery. Most auto parts stores will charge batteries for free. For safe measure, have the auto parts stores check your alternator for free.

rocky40
Jun 19, 2012, 08:58 AM
Going into dealer hopefully they can sort.the battery is sealed and it shows the black dot as indicstornot the green one.suppose it could be the battery Will let the mechanical people mind the answer

Stratmando
Jun 19, 2012, 11:26 AM
It starts right up in the morning after sitting I bet.

rocky40
Jun 20, 2012, 12:24 AM
Sometimes and maybe not

Stratmando
Jun 20, 2012, 06:38 AM
Have you tested the Battery yet?

rocky40
Jun 21, 2012, 01:42 AM
Yea it showed @12.5 volts

TxGreaseMonkey
Jun 21, 2012, 05:04 AM
More important are the amps, which you'll only find out by placing the battery on a charger.

Stratmando
Jun 21, 2012, 05:50 AM
What is the Voltage while cranking?