When did my Chevy Silverado battery go dead the third time?
The third time March 11 2011, the battery went dead the truck had to be pulled in to the dealer AGAIN and I had to pay 175.00 for the tow and the battery. The dealer claimed the battery was not covered under the warranty.
When does a Ford E350 battery go dead?
This 2008 Ford E350 van belongs to one of the local utility companies and the battery will go completely dead if it sits for more that two days. The standard routine, I connected my trusty Fluke meter in series with the battery negative post and terminal. There is a significant drain present as you can see in the next picture.
What causes a car battery to go dead when trying to start?
It will be completely dead because no power will be going from your battery to your starter. So if you’re trying to start your car and absolutely nothing is happening, check your connections. This problem can also be indicative of solenoid problems. 2. Corrosion Corrosion is another thing that can cause a bad connection to pop up.
Is there a second battery in my car?
There was no second battery. I started isolating the varying systems and had located three separate drains. Only one significant drain though. It was located on an added cable system that went to the rear of the vehicle. Initially I thought it went to an inverter but Low and behold there was a second battery.
How many years does a diesel battery last?
As said above, have you batteries tested. 5 years on diesel batteries is about max life. Then proceed to do a parasitic drain test. I had the exact same issue, and it wound up being an aftermarket radio i installed staying on in the background.
Why does my car battery keep dying out?
Battery keeps dying out after the car sits for two days t… My car has gone 65,000 miles. Its battery keeps getting drained if I let it sit for more than a couple of days. In the last several years, I had the battery replaced four times.
When do you know if your car battery is dead?
After that half-hour, when you are stopped at home or in a safe place, do a little test. After you turn the engine off, wait at least a minute, then start it again. Wait another minute and start it another time or two to make sure that you won’t be stranded at the gas station or wherever you go next.
Can a 5 year old battery be turned off?
Don’t expect half-asssed jumper cables to turn one of these bad boys over…. 5 year old Die Hard Platinum batteries. Battery voltage after recharge does not point to a dead cell or battery issue. Anyone have an idea of a system or accessory that will/may hang or not turn off.