When to request a jump start
A slow-turning engine, clicking sound or dim dashboard lights can indicate a weak 12-volt battery. These symptoms can also have other causes, so tell us what happens when you try to start the vehicle. A jump start is not a guaranteed fix for every non-starting car.
- Lights or accessories left on while parked.
- A vehicle standing unused and losing battery charge.
- A battery struggling to start the engine in cold weather.
- A car that will not start at home, work or after a shopping trip.