What can cause parasitic drain?
A parasitic battery drain is just something that consistently and continually drains your battery. This could be a faulty relay, a headlight/dome-light switch, alternator, or any other electrical gremlins. Taking your car to a mechanic with an “unknown” culprit can cost you big bucks as well.
What is the most common cause of an excessive parasitic drain?
The most common causes of parasitic drain are under hood lights, trunk lights, headlights or glove box lights that do not turn off when the door is closed. Relay switches that are stuck in the “on” position can also cause a battery to drain.
When was the last time my battery was drained?
Battery being drained Again! The battery is being drained even though the car is turned off. I had this problem before and while I had a lot of help diagnosing the problem, it stopped before I could find the problem. The title of the thread was “Battery being Drained” and it was dated June 10, 2006.
Is the battery on my Cadillac being drained?
Battery being drained Again! – General Cadillac Forums – CaddyInfo Cadillac Forum Battery being drained Again! Battery being drained Again! The battery is being drained even though the car is turned off. I had this problem before and while I had a lot of help diagnosing the problem, it stopped before I could find the problem.
Why does my car battery drain so quickly?
As long as the car is being run fairly often the battery can be continuously recharged and ready for use. But if the car isn’t being run often, the battery will slowly drain over time and soon won’t have enough juice to send the necessary voltage to the starter. 4. Alternator Problems Battery problems can quickly arise from alternator problems.
When does a car battery go into disuse?
Disuse If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine.