Q: My car battery went dead over. Night took a while to jump it the battery showed only 12v could there be a relay or fuse causing
Car battery died overnight when jumping it took a while then everything reset. Mechanic tested battery. Showed 12v could it be alternator or fuse or relay
My car has 66500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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