If your Nissan’s battery is starting to fail, you should get a new one immediately from your Nissan dealer. If left unchecked, a dying battery can stop working and leave you stranded by the roadside, so watch out for the signs of failure and visit your dealer to purchase a new car battery.
1. Engine Struggles to Start
If your Nissan’s engine struggles to turn over, you could be dealing with a failing battery. You may hear repeated clicking sounds coming from under the hood as you turn the key or press the start button. This occurs when the battery’s charge storage and power delivery weaken due to numerous charging and discharging cycles. As a result, the battery lacks enough stored charge to activate the starter motor.
2. Swollen or Cracked Battery Case
As a car battery wears out over time, the lead plates inside the plastic housing start to deteriorate. This causes the case to swell and bulge outward or develop cracks from internal pressure. When the battery starts to look deformed, it can no longer hold or produce an electric charge efficiently. Replace it before it fails or starts to leak due to the cracks.
3. Electrical Problems in the Car
Have you noticed unusual behavior in your car’s electronics lately? All the electronics in the car rely on the battery to produce a steady voltage. If the battery is failing, it won’t deliver enough power to run everything properly. You will start to notice issues like dimming headlights, flickering dashboard lights, failing power windows, and radio malfunctions.
If your Nissan has heated seats, the heat won’t work when you switch it on. Once one or more electrical components start acting haywire, it’s only a matter of time before they all start failing. Order a new battery to ensure all the electronics get enough power to function properly.
4. Corrosion on the Battery Terminals
A powdery white or blue substance around your battery terminals indicates your battery is corroded. Corrosion develops when the lead and acidic electrolytes inside the battery casing start to seep out. These chemicals eat away at the terminals, affecting the battery’s performance and lifespan. Have the battery checked by your dealer’s technicians to determine whether it needs to be replaced.
5. Frequent Jump Starts
If you find yourself needing to jump-start your Nissan often, it may be time to get a new battery. When a battery fails, it is unable to hold enough charge to activate the starter motor. Jump-starting is only a short-term bandage fix for a weak battery on its last legs.
Contact Bommarito Automotive Group to order a new battery for your vehicle.
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