5 Signs Your Lincoln’s Battery Needs Replacement

Replacing a car battery is a pretty quick and easy job for your Lincoln dealership. If you mention that your battery seems faulty, then the process of getting a battery replacement might be done even faster. By telling them all the battery-related symptoms your car is having, you’re giving them the ability to go straight to the probable root of all your car’s problems.

5 Signs Your Lincoln Needs a Battery Replacement at Your Lincoln Dealership

1. Your Dashboard Lights Begin Flickering

Your car’s battery is responsible for powering on a lot of the accessories and illuminated components in your vehicle. The lights all get their power from the battery, from the headlights to the lights on the dashboard. If the dashboard lights start flickering or become dimmer, then visit the dealer to get your battery checked straight away.

2. Your Battery Is Old

A car battery lasts between three and five years, though yours may stay working for even longer. However, that doesn’t mean it’s working at full capacity, and it’s probably close to the end of its life. If you recall that it’s been more than five years since your battery was last replaced, then it’s a good idea to mention it to the dealer.

3. Your Accessories Are Slow

If your windows are rolling slowly, your phone takes forever to charge, and your heated seats are barely lukewarm, then you might have a battery problem on your hands. When the battery starts failing, various accessories begin to malfunction or slow down.

4. Your Engine Won’t Start

If your engine stays asleep when it’s time to wake it up, then there could be any number of issues going on. However, jumpstarting your car will give you an indication of whether or not your battery is the problem.

If your car starts up and stays running after it’s been jump-started, then your battery needed an extra jolt to get it to spring to life. If your car starts up but quickly turns off again, then your alternator is probably the problem. If jumpstarting your car does nothing, then the issue lies elsewhere.

5. Your Engine Turns Over Slowly

If your engine acts like it’s groggily waking up from a very long sleep and is having a hard time roaring to life, then you might have a problem with your battery. Various other problems can cause slow start-ups, too, so get to the dealer so your car can be thoroughly inspected.

Next time you need to replace your vehicle’s battery, come to Steet-Ponte Lincoln in Yorkville, NY. Our service department is open from 8 AM until 5 PM Mondays through Fridays and 8 AM to 12 AM on Saturdays.

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