Batteries
Car Batteries Chardon, OH
When Getting Started is a Problem…
There is nothing worse that running late to work and discovering that your car won’t start. One of the most common reasons that a vehicle won’t turn over is a dead battery.
You can have the most meticulously maintained vehicle on the road, but it simply won't start without the right battery that is properly installed and appropriately fitted for your driving needs. From ignition to door locks, your car battery is what allows you to get to all the places you need to go.
The service team at Chardon Square Auto & Tire can help you with your battery needs, whether your car is slow to start or won’t start at all. Changing out a battery takes just minutes and we offer battery recycling services that will ensure your old battery is disposed of properly.
For quick battery service, give us a call today!
Our certified technicians are ready to assist you with all of your car care needs.
About Your Car’s Battery
Composed of a series of lead plates submerged in a 35% sulfuric acid / 65% water solution, your 12-volt car battery houses a chemical reaction that releases electrons through conductors, producing electricity which is then channeled into your vehicle's electrical system. When your car's engine is off, the battery supplies electricity to all of the electrical system components, including the essential power required to start your vehicle. In periods of high demand, the battery also supplements power from the charging system.
Charging System
The charging system is life force of your vehicle's electrical system, consisting of three main mechanisms: the alternator, various circuits, and the voltage regulator. The alternator has two roles. It: a) provides power to the electrical system, and b) recharges the battery after the car has started. The various circuits act as conduits for electrical power, and the voltage regulator controls the voltage passed through these circuits. Remember, all of these components require consistent attention and maintenance. It's not just your battery that needs to be replaced every so often; if one of these components should fail, that pulsating power source is now reduced to a lifeless, twenty pound paper weight.
Starting System
It may seem obvious that the starting system turns your vehicle's engine on, but did you know that this process consumes much more electrical power than anything else your car does? That's because the starting system consists of three components working one after another. Car Electrical Charging SystemHere's how it works: there's the ignition switch, the starter relay (or solenoid), and the starter motor. Turning the key causes a small amount of current to pass through the starter relay, allowing a stronger current to flow through the battery cables and into the starter motor. The starter motor cranks the engine, forcing the piston to create enough suction that draws a fuel and air mixture into the cylinder. The ignition system creates a spark that ignites the mixture, and combustion is born.
Starter
When you turn your key it allows electricity to flow from the battery to the starter motor and complete the circuit for the first revolution of your engine.
Car won't start Concord OhioThere are two devices which allow the ignition to fire and start the engine, the Starter Motor and the Solenoid. Because automobile manufactures deemed it more efficient, the solenoid is most commonly attached to the starter. These two devices in conjunction provide a jolt of electricity from your battery to make the engine to “turn over”.
If your car tries to start, but can’t quite get the job done, it could possibly be the starter or the battery. There are generally only a few things that can lead to a starter motor misfiring
Weak Battery:
A weak or undercharged battery cannot provide the starter with enough electricity to turn the engine over. Your car may make a rapid clicking noise, or just never quite get started.
Bad Wiring:
In order to take the charge from the battery, basic wiring is required. More than anything else, time and heat can take the worst toll on basic electrical components. A simple process of replacing some wiring can be all that’s required, or complete component replacement.
There are also a few mechanical issues that can arise with a starter motor that would cause it to fail. The flywheel, for example is made up of multiple interlocking “teeth” which moves the crankshaft and pistons. Over time the flywheel can degrade and cause the starter to cease functioning.
Here's how it all works:
Turning the ignition causes a small amount of current to pass through the starter relay, causing a stronger current to flow through the battery cables and into the starter motor. The starter motor cranks the engine, forcing the piston to create enough suction that draws a fuel and air mixture into the cylinder. The ignition system creates a spark that ignites the mixture and your engine starts.
For more information on our battery services, call Chardon Square Auto & Tire today! We will be happy to assist you with all of your vehicle and fleet needs.
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