Can a new radio drain your battery?
Newer cars should be able to play radio easily for at least 10-15 hours without draining your battery. If your car battery dies within a few hours of listening to music, you may need to see a mechanic. Quicker power draining could be a sign you need to replace the battery completely.
Why is my radio killing my battery?
If your lights, radio, and other things are running off your alternator, your car battery will drain and you could end up with car battery failure. If your battery is old, it might not hold a full charge any longer. If your car isn’t starting consistently, it’s possible that your battery is just worn out.
Is my aftermarket radio killing my battery?
If you have installed an aftermarket car stereo into your car, the radio might start draining the car battery when off if installed incorrectly. This can cause the car battery to die overnight, so when you need to go work in the morning you can’t start your car. 1) Turn off the cars ignition.
Why does car battery drain when not in use?
That reaction keeps happening, but more slowly, when the battery isn’t being used. That’s why batteries lose their charges as they sit. That’s what the alternator does – it maintains the battery’s charge and it produces extra juice to power the lights, radio and all the other electrical gadgets in the car.
Does radio flatten car battery?
In theory, leaving the radio on while the engine is off could drain the car battery. However, radios usually don’t use a lot of power, so battery drainage is more likely to be caused by other things such as lights, fans and heaters.
Why is my car radio not working after a new battery?
Today the dealership did a tuneup, replaced the timing belt, and put in a new battery. I started my car and the radio did not work. They went out and reset the radio but said it would not reset, they check the fuses and said they were all good.
How to reset my Honda radio after putting in a new battery?
Step 1 Turn the ignition key to the “On” position, but don’t start the engine. Turn the radio on by pressing in on the volume control knob. After 10 seconds, turn the radio off. Press and hold the power button for two to five seconds and watch the radio display. Release the power button when the display lights up and the radio turns on.
Can a new battery cause a car to die?
I bought a new battery and a week later the car is dead again. The car has been sitting in the shop for a week and they do not know what is wrong?:cryin: Its not the altinater?
What happens if you listen to the radio for an hour?
An hour listening to the radio should not kill your battery unless you have a big amp and speakers. The dude who jumped my car checked the battery with a device that said it was in good shape. Thank you both for trying to help though!