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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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The battery on my '06 base coupe died last week. I was able to jump start it last friday night, and I let it run for about half an hour. I went to start it on Sunday and it just wouldn't start and every single light on the dash came and stayed on until the battery completely drained out. I called the local chrysler dealer (which I did not purchase it from) and they said it would have to be taken to their other branch, 45 miles away. Getting to the point, is it possible to do a rolling start with our cars? If so, will it damage the car in anyway?
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Go for it.
It won't harm anything.
I suggest you start it in 2nd gear.
Or, get some jumper cables.
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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I had the same problem with my 06 roadster, my battery was almost empty. I added water and recharged with the cables off the battery. I have not had any problems since. I suggest you check the fluid level in the battery, be careful when you do this it is acid and will explode if a spark is created when the caps are off!! Good Luck
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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What sort of water should I use? distilled, or is there a specific solution that I should use
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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They recommend distilled water, but I used tap water, it will work just fine. If you can get distilled water use it.
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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If you can't get distilled, boil your own tap water.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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how high should the water level be? also, do I put water into just one of the caps, or should I unscrew all of them and put water in individually?

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the help
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by shubi.s
how high should the water level be? also, do I put water into just one of the caps, or should I unscrew all of them and put water in individually?

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the help
Unsrew and fill all of them.
 
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