Why did the battery drain on my new Toyota?
Maybe the voltage drop was from the old battery, if the new one is 12.6 steady for days now. Most auto parts stores and places that sell batteries have a fancy diagnostic machine that will check the battery health and charging system, and they’ll do it for free. You might have a bad new battery; it happens.
How long does it take for Honda Accord battery to drain?
It drains the battery in about 3-4 days. So if a park the car on Friday and don’t drive it again until Monday, it’s really slow to crank. If I disconnect the battery for the same time frame all is fine. Oh – this is my third battery – so it’s not the battery. iPod adaptor completely removed > NO CHANGE.
What should I do if my Fuse drains my battery?
Unplugged gauge cluster > drops to 6.80 e. Unplugged ignition, wipers, turn signals > NO change. f. Unplugged the alternator and > NO change. g. All the windows work. h. All the door locks work. i. No alarm installed. j. I have a sub to www.alldatadiy.com and used it for the locations and diagrams but I am now at a loss.
How often does a car battery drain out?
I’ve got an inherent drain on my electrical system, killing the battery every 3-5 days if I don’t drive the car. It continuously fluctuates between 0.11A and 0.29A. This is with the car off, keys out of ignition, doors closed, etc.
Maybe the voltage drop was from the old battery, if the new one is 12.6 steady for days now. Most auto parts stores and places that sell batteries have a fancy diagnostic machine that will check the battery health and charging system, and they’ll do it for free. You might have a bad new battery; it happens.
What should the battery be when the engine is off?
You can’t “refill” what it took to start the car in that amount of time, much less charge it. A good properly charge battery should measure 12.6V with the engine Off, and at least 13.8V when running. Just the fact that a new battery went dead says there is a parasitic draw somewhere. Compressor relays have been known to do this exact thing.
What causes a new battery to go bad?
One possible cause for a new battery to go bad and have a slow voltage drop like this is an internal short. Two adjacent cells slowly discharge. I had a 1 year old Exide do this a long time ago, and that’s what the tech told me is usually the cause.
What causes a car battery to drain overnight?
This happens when something – a glovebox light, an amplifier, any electrical component – is pulling power from the battery when it shouldn’t. Since the alternator isn’t generating vehicle electricity, the problem component pulls from the battery, slowly draining it overnight until your vehicle won’t start.
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.
When to look for a parasitic battery drain?
A parasitic drain is when an electrical device is using battery power when the car is closed, and the ignition key removed. Therefore, when doing this test make sure that the dome light, under hood light, trunk light, etc. are off.
How to fix battery drain in your car?
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How can I Stop my RAV4 from draining the battery?
When the car is off, someone would remove the battery cable and using a test light as a jumper pull all of the fuses and disconnect the main wiring until the light goes off. That circuit would be tested for a short or a component not turned off. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
Why does my Toyota Corolla battery keep going dead?
My 2014 Toyota Corolla battery has had problems since new. After four attempts to find reasons for dead battery and 2 new replacement batteries problem still exists. Corporate tells me if this car is not driven for 2 days it is considered long term storage and dead battery would not be unusual. Their solution is to plug in a trickle charge.