Why is the battery draining on my 2007 Mercedes Benz?
Handle sticks in the open position and when the door is closed it drains the battery overnight. I’ve told my wife and kid’s to make sure to push the handle back but that didn’t happen, this morning the battery was to discharged to start. Checked tailgate mech and sure enough it was stuck in the open position.
What should I do if my car battery is draining?
If you can’t find the cause of the battery drain, a manual draw check of the electrical system will need to be performed. With the ignition key in the off position and the doors closed (driver’s side window down) disconnect the battery cable on the negative side.
Why does my Nissan Rogue battery keep dying?
2017 Nissan rogue, had it almost a year and the battery tests fine, but for some reason, it dies after a few hours of being parked. Everything is shut, the lights are off, and again, the test says it and the alternator are fine.
Why does my GL450 battery drain so fast?
It is too much. My GL450 when the tailgate back door shuts sometimes it doesn’t click all the way shut, then a light is on somewhere that will result in a dead battery in the morning. I realized what it was doing so nowadays when I shut the back door, it goes down in four seconds and at the very end I give it a little assist so it shuts tightly.
What causes battery drain in Advance Auto Parts?
While you’re under the hood (or at Advance Auto Parts), test the alternator. A failed diode in the alternator creates a closed circuit that drains your battery even when the engine is off.
Is there a way to drain a battery in one day?
That seems like a tiny amount, but a single incandescent dome light pulls enough power to drain a battery in one day. Remember that the drain doesn’t have to take your battery to zero overnight, just low enough for it to not start.
What does it mean when battery drain is slow?
A slow battery drain when everything is off is called a parasitic power loss. This happens when something – a glovebox light, an amplifier, any electrical component – is pulling power from the battery when it shouldn’t.
When to disconnect battery from parasitic drain?
If you’re too busy during the workweek and can’t get to it until you’re off, some short term fixes are to disconnect the battery at night, and carry a portable jump starter in your vehicle.