Glossary / General

dead battery

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A dead battery means the car's battery is out of power and can't start the engine. It might happen if you forget to turn off the lights or if the battery is old and not working well.

Technical Definition

A dead battery refers to a battery that no longer has enough charge to start the engine or power the electrical systems of the vehicle. This can happen due to various reasons, including leaving lights on or a faulty alternator.

Hear It Discussed

"One safer thing to do, by the way, for anyone who has a dead battery, is to actually disconnect the battery before you charge it."
#2633: Hacker Heaven The Best of Car Talk 11:33

"I'm thinking a dead battery after it sits a couple days. Okay."
Expert Car Repair Advice to Help You Cut Costs Effectively Live Answers Under The Hood show 02:30

"2006 Acura MDX came into the shop at Ari Automotive in January of 2012 with a dead battery. Battery was stone dead, we replaced it two and a half years earlier and we ended up putting a battery in..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 29, 2015 - Shop Time, Strange Noises & Real Repairs Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 02:01