The battery is an important part of the electric system of a car. Failure of such a critical component could jeopardize the entire electric system of your Volvo S40. This slide would be helpful for you to understand the symptoms of a failing car battery. So, please go through it.

1. HOW TO TELL IF
YOUR VOLVO
S40 BATTERY IS
FAILING?

2. The battery is the power
source of a car.

3. It stores the electric
current and distributes it
according to the need of
the car.

4. Power interruption due to battery
failure could bring your Volvo S40 to a
halt.

5. So, you should be aware of the
signs of a bad battery in your
Volvo S40.

7. Here is a list of some of the
common causes of premature
battery failure in a Volvo S40:
• Low electrolyte level
• Sulfation
• Corroded battery terminals
• Parasite power drainage
• Extreme weather
• Aging

9. ENGINE WON’T
CRANK

10. The starter motor as well as
the ignition system rely on
the battery to start the
engine.

11. However, a faulty battery fails to fulfill
the energy requirement of those
systems.

12. As a result of which the engine of your
Volvo S40 might not start.

13. DIM LIGHTS

14. Dim lights in a car are also
symptoms of battery failure.

15. So, if your Volvo S40 lights are
flickering, you should consider
replacing the battery.

16. ROTTEN EGG
SMELL

17. The appearance of rotten egg-
like odor in your car indicates that
its battery is leaking electrolyte.

18. It is a serious problem and needs
your attention immediately.

19. WARNING
LIGHTS

20. Illumination of the battery
warning light is a sure sign of
battery-related malfunctions.

21. Besides, a defective battery could
turn on the check engine light on
the dash of your Volvo S40.

22. MISSHAPEN
BATTERY

23. Overcharging and exposure to extreme
temperatures could change the shape of
your car battery.

24. If your Volvo S40 battery is swelling,
then consider replacing it immediately.

26. The battery not only helps in the
ignition process of your car but also
powers its electric accessories.

27. Battery failure could bring
down your Volvo S40 to a halt.

28. So, if it is unable to fulfill
the energy requirement of
your Volvo, then replace it.

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