How fast should a car battery drain?

How fast should a car battery drain?

A typical car battery will drain in 2-3 weeks and be unable to start your car due to the parasitic draw from the car’s electronics. With the negative terminal disconnected, a healthy car battery will only self-discharge at 5% per month.

When does a Jeep Grand Cherokee battery drain?

Jeep Grand Cherokee Questions – Battery drains when jeep is not started for a few days and have to rec… – CarGurus If I do not drive my Jeep every day the battery drains and has to be recharged.

What should parasitic drain be on Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Before we get into this month’s Diagnostic Dilemma, let’s review some points from my March, 2016 column about diagnosing battery drains. As a general rule, a “parasitic drain” of less than 30 milliamps (mA) is normal for most vehicles 15 years old and newer.

Can a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2.7 start?

Hi, I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2.7 and experienced a battery draining problem. 3 days ago tried to start my Jeep, but no go. Battery dead.

Why is burned wiring a red flag on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Burned wiring is always red flag because the cost of replacing a main wiring harness can be prohibitive on newer vehicles and nearly impossible with older vehicles because a replacement wiring harness is no longer available. Photo 3: Butt connectors and overheated wires indicate that the vehicle might become a total loss.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Questions – Battery drains when jeep is not started for a few days and have to rec… – CarGurus If I do not drive my Jeep every day the battery drains and has to be recharged.

Before we get into this month’s Diagnostic Dilemma, let’s review some points from my March, 2016 column about diagnosing battery drains. As a general rule, a “parasitic drain” of less than 30 milliamps (mA) is normal for most vehicles 15 years old and newer.

How many batteries in a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

A 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through 3 batteries in the last 3 months. While they have all been replaced by warranties, it’d be nice to get the problem solved permanently.

Why does my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee drain by itself?

A 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through 3 batteries in the last 3 months. While they have all been replaced by warranties, it’d be nice to get the problem solved permanently. I’ve tested the alternator, and it’s not defective. I’m suspecting it might be a short somewhere in the system.