Your car has serious electrical demands like starting your car, and your 2004 Honda Civic battery is intended to supply electrical energy whenever the engine isn't running. If your battery doesn't hold a charge or it's weak, it can prevent you from getting where you need to be. Fortunately, it's a common repair with easy to find parts, and AutoZone has
2004 Honda Civic batteries in stock to get you back on the road fast.
2004 Honda Civic Battery Size
The power your car needs to keep its accessories running when the engine is off as well as to crank the starter to fire up the motor depends on the right battery for the job. Only certain battery sizes will fit based on the shape and the configuration of the battery's terminals. A battery for 2004 Honda Civic models needs to be Group Size 51 or 28 to be the correct width, height, and length to work, along with the proper placement of the positive and negative poles.
Signs of a Faulty Battery
Batteries typically last for between three and five years, although their longevity will vary depending on your driving habits, climate, and the strain on the battery from electrical devices. When the battery is failing, symptoms begin to show up including dim lights, corrosion on the terminals, a sulfuric smell under the hood, slow engine cranking, and a frequent dead battery.
How to Replace a Honda Civic 2004 Battery
Most DIYers will feel comfortable taking on a battery replacement for their 2004 Civic, and it should take a half hour or less. Begin by disconnecting the battery cables and wiggling them off, first with the negative and then the positive. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the old battery out. Install the new battery oriented in the same way, then connect the battery cables with the red cable to the positive post and the black cable to the negative post.
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