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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

It was just 6 volts, and its primary purpose at the time was to store the electrical energy the starter would use to crank the engine mechanically and to power the headlight (before the electric light, an oil lamp was used and “started” with a match). The first battery in vehicles coincided with the first electric starter in 1912.

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6 Recurrent Dodge Charger AWD Problems (+How to Address)

RepairSmith

A mechanic will have the specific tools and expertise to replace the damaged parts and seals and refill fresh transmission fluid. You should refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for steps to troubleshoot electrical issues or seek help from a mechanic to determine and address the root cause of the problem.