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10 Reasons for a Dead Car Battery

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Lights flashing, unexplained rattling sounds, alarms going off... These things - like your car failing to budge – usually occurs at the worst of times and when we least expect it. 

Generally, a no-start situation is due to an obsolete battery. But, if your battery's still good, if it is clean and habitually maintained, then the problem could be one – or more - of these:

•    You left the headlights on.
•    You left the inside light on.
•    The ignition switch could be the problem.
•    A loose or damaged electrical connection.
•    A poor starter.
•    A faulty coil.
•    A damaged distributor cap.
•    A damaged fuel pump.
•    A clogged fuel filter.

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