What to do if your Honda CRV battery drains?
To prove the NEW battery, shut the car down when your finished with it for the day and then disconnect the battery. Leave it overnight and see if it starts in the morn. Wire a 70ma draw to it and leave it overnight. See if it will start the car in the morn. It should.
What’s the relay on a Honda CRV battery?
The relay (part #39794-SDA) is a $9 part and an easy DIY repair. It’s not just parasitic drains that are killing off CR-V batteries.
How often does a Honda Civic battery drain?
The drain was changing between 0.22A and 0.5A every few seconds. As far as I know it should be around 0.05A. No wonder why the battery went flat in such a short period of time. Now I need to investigate this further, taking the fuses out one by one. Any bets?
Is the battery in my Honda Civic flat?
Few days ago the battery in my car was completely flat after only 2 days of not using the car. Today I’ve checked the battery drain using a multimeter with everything off and the car locked.
To prove the NEW battery, shut the car down when your finished with it for the day and then disconnect the battery. Leave it overnight and see if it starts in the morn. Wire a 70ma draw to it and leave it overnight. See if it will start the car in the morn. It should.
Why does a Honda CRV battery last so long?
It also allows for the battery to be in far worse condition and still start the car. A bad or failing cell can be overcome by the addition CCAs supplied by the other cells. The larger battery is also less stressed in doing the required job day after day, which leads to a longer life.
The relay (part #39794-SDA) is a $9 part and an easy DIY repair. It’s not just parasitic drains that are killing off CR-V batteries.
Why does my Honda Accord battery keep draining?
The batteries also suffer from parasitic drains that continue to draw power as the vehicle sits unattended. The drain could come from the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, a faulty A/C relay, or the wrong battery charge management mode. Certain generations of Accord and CR-V vehicles chew through batteries.
What does intermittent whine on Honda CRV mean?
It is intermittent, at slow speeds or totally stopped. It’s a high-pitched whine that sounds like a small dog yelp. I can’t make it happen and can’t discern a pattern as to when it happens except that if it occurs once one day, I’m likely to hear it a few more times that day.
Why does my Honda CRV go into sleep mode?
It could be the multiplex is awakened when you re-insert the fuse, so it looks like the draw is going up, but if you don’t sit there and watch the amperage, you’re not giving it time to go into sleep mode… just a thought. You should be able to watch the amperage go back down after 20 secs.
What kind of battery does a Honda CRV have?
If it does the multiplex is operating normally, the real problem could be something else completely. I wouldnt think that 67 ma would “kill” a good battery overnight.Especially considering a normal automotive battery has around 650 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and upwards of that.
What’s the problem with my 2000 Honda CRV?
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Why does my Honda CRV make a whine when stopped?
You said it makes this noise when stopped, so it can’t be a differential noise. (Sorry Jesmed) The same applies to brake noise. the most common cause of this type of noise is your power steering system, specifically around the pump. Usually the whine is more noticeable when first started.
Can a Honda CRV engine shut off while driving?
The engine shuts off while driving. Not safe by any means. Cuts off on the expressway at least once in a 20-25 mile drive. Let car sit for 3-5 minutes before it will start up again. Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases…
The batteries also suffer from parasitic drains that continue to draw power as the vehicle sits unattended. The drain could come from the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, a faulty A/C relay, or the wrong battery charge management mode. Certain generations of Accord and CR-V vehicles chew through batteries.
Can a Honda CRV over charge the battery?
When the engine is running, the alternator charges the battery. But the CR-V’s alternator can sometimes over or under charge the battery, reducing its performance either way. In February of 2013, Honda released TSB #12-002 outlining procedures for alternator testing with a GR8 Diagnostic Battery Station.
Why does the 5th generation CRV draw power from the battery?
The vehicle stability assist (VSA) software in the 5th generation CR-V may continue to draw power from the battery after the vehicle is turned off. In TSB #17-032, titled Parasitic battery draw from VSA modulator (vehicle will not start), Honda says the VSA software logic may not shut down correctly when:
Why does my Honda CRV battery keep draining?
I got my 2017 Honda CRV, certified from a Honda dealership, in March of this year. In the last couple months, 3 different times now I’ve gotten up in the morning only to find the battery dead. No one seems to know why this is happening. Nothing is being left on by me (lights, accessory mode etc).
Is the Honda CRV EX L having battery issues?
I am having the same problem. 2014 CR-V EX-L with Nav with 3,800 miles, purchased new 15 months ago. Garaged most of the time. Three times has not started since purchased, including today in a car wash!!! Tests at dealership came up fine. Computer upgraded today to adjust for my driving habits (local only, not driven every day).
Why is my Honda CRV EX L not starting?
Friend has identical model with no problems but drives it more. My 2014 CR-V EX-L would not start today either I have 5200 miles on it and live in Connecticut it was -1 this morning AAA cam and jumped it and said they have seen many Honda’s that are brand new doing the same because of the tiny battery with only 410 cold cranking amps.
It could be the multiplex is awakened when you re-insert the fuse, so it looks like the draw is going up, but if you don’t sit there and watch the amperage, you’re not giving it time to go into sleep mode… just a thought. You should be able to watch the amperage go back down after 20 secs.