Battery keeps dying!
07-05-2005, 09:13 AM
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Battery keeps dying! Ok, I have a new battery, not 6 months old, I had to jump start it yesterday with my battery charger and it took about 5 minutes for it to have enough juice to start. Ran it for about 10 minutes took it for a drive and came home. Tried to start it this morning and nothing...what could be wrong? Is there anything that could be draining it down, Car alarm, power antenna, etc? Do I have a bad battery or alternator? Any advice would be appreciated.
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07-05-2005, 10:41 AM
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Your alternator might be bad. I know I had this problem on an old car I used to own. I would probably start with the alternator since you have already replaced the battery.
What does the voltage gauge say? Have you hooked a voltmeter to the battery to see what the car is charging?
Do you notice anything being on, dome light?
What does the voltage gauge say? Have you hooked a voltmeter to the battery to see what the car is charging?
Do you notice anything being on, dome light?
07-05-2005, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
Your alternator might be bad. I know I had this problem on an old car I used to own. I would probably start with the alternator since you have already replaced the battery.
What does the voltage gauge say? Have you hooked a voltmeter to the battery to see what the car is charging?
Do you notice anything being on, dome light?
What does the voltage gauge say? Have you hooked a voltmeter to the battery to see what the car is charging?
Do you notice anything being on, dome light?
07-05-2005, 11:55 AM
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how do you know you dont have a parasitic drain? Disconnect the negative battery cable and splice in a small 12V light bulb between the battery and the negative cable. If you have a parasitic draw, the light will glow because power is flowing. Keep pulling fuses one at a time until the glow stops. Make sure you don't leave your door open while doing this since the interior lights will be on, which will also register as a draw
good luck
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07-05-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
how do you know you dont have a parasitic drain? Disconnect the negative battery cable and splice in a small 12V light bulb between the battery and the negative cable. If you have a parasitic draw, the light will glow because power is flowing. Keep pulling fuses one at a time until the glow stops. Make sure you don't leave your door open while doing this since the interior lights will be on, which will also register as a draw
good luck
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good luck
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07-05-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 02blackSS
I havent tried the voltmeter, do I do this while the engine is running? I am new to the whole electrical thing. I have checked the little things, dome light, sirius player on, etc. Whats it cost to get a new alternator?
