Wouldn't Start - Flatbedded to Dealer -

[Dan Topp]

My cheap Chinese starter did four in a row so it’s reassembly time.$65 vs 300

 

[jmc921]

I had the same thing happen when my 2014 was about 5 years old. I went out one day to start it and it looked like every warning light on the dash lit up (including what looked to me like a lightning bolt). Wouldn’t start. Tried using a jump pack, nothing. I had it towed to the dealer expecting some sort of huge repair bill. They called a couple of hours later - bad battery. They put in a new battery and everything was fine.

They told me that there are so many sensors and tests that these vehicles run on themselves that, when a battery gets to a certain point, most of the sensor readings go out of spec and the vehicle won’t start. Honestly, this is the simplest ( and typically) the best explanation.

The only difference is how new the OP’s battery is so probably just defective. As a side note, I personally am a little skeptical of all the “battery maintainers” being used. It is my understanding that, if not done properly, based on the type of battery, damage and life shortening can result.

 

[Dan Topp]

Early Chryslers were famous for the dash mounted amp gauge to die,and leave you stranded,lol.

Remember the size of the generators,which were serviceable.

 

[Dan Topp]

It’s an 11 but changing the trans (oil) not the watery stuff,is as old as that generator.Wish I had another stashed away.

 

[Art_in_CO]

Now, about a week and a half later, I checked the battery while the engine was off with my trusty Fluke VOM. 12.60 volts. The voltage indicator in the dash shows 14.0-14.4 V while I'm driving.

Does that sound ok?

 

[1stindoor]

14 or so while you're driving is quite normal.

 

[RamDiver]

Now, about a week and a half later, I checked the battery while the engine was off with my trusty Fluke VOM. 12.60 volts. The voltage indicator in the dash shows 14.0-14.4 V while I'm driving.

Does that sound ok?

It sounds like your alternator is working, but measuring the battery float voltage with an DMM is insufficient information and says nothing about the battery's capacity under load.

As already mentioned, a toaster-style battery load tester will tell you what you need to know about the battery.

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[1stindoor]

I had a similar issue a few months ago; turns out the battery cable wasn't tight. It was disconnected when I had my new bumper and fog lights installed.

 

[Dan Topp]

I have used this for 40 years on everything that is a dissimilar metals or outside connections