When does a Toyota Avalon battery go dead?
I have a VERY intermittent problem with my 2013 Avalon. For the last two years in the months of Jan.- Mar. Sometimes (perhaps twice a season in Winter) When I leave the car sit for over 1 evening in a heated garage without driving it, the battery goes dead.
How long does it take for a Toyota battery to run down?
Whatever it is, it’s drawing a lot of current to deplete a new battery in 24-48 hours. Anyone experience this or have a fix? Have the dealer load test the battery – they usually do this for free. Doors not properly closed maybe? With the garage being heated would it be enough to keep the doors from closing?
What to do when your car battery runs down?
You can always remove the heater fuse and see if that is the cause of the drain; that would isolate the circuit from the electrical system.. 😀 Problem is a car starting battery isn’t 500 amp hours, try more like 100-150 and even that’s a guess since most car batteries are rated in Reserve Capacity.
When does the seat heater kill the battery?
The seat heater will actually kill the battery in less time than your calculation; however, I think the operating draw is only around 2A. Can’t remember for sure if the seat heaters have a relay in the circuit or not; usually do since it is a high current circuit.
Why does my 2016 Honda Pilot not start?
Honda of Henderson diagnosed that my starting problem on my 2016 Honda Pilot EX-l Sensing is due to battery. After replacing the battery, same problem. Miles: 25K, 4 years old, got it brand new. This is a Class Problem, maybe the Start Button, not the starter, not the battery – the Start Button.
Can a car run when the battery is off?
Any electronic device with memory settings, like a clock and radio station presets, draws power from the battery while the vehicle ignition is off. This drain is so small, you can leave a modern truck sitting for a week or more and it will still start up and run fine.
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.
Why does my OnStar battery drain so much?
Community Answer In older vehicles running analog Onstar, the system will drain the battery because it is constantly looking for a signal. Onstar no longer offers an analog signal, only digital.
I have a VERY intermittent problem with my 2013 Avalon. For the last two years in the months of Jan.- Mar. Sometimes (perhaps twice a season in Winter) When I leave the car sit for over 1 evening in a heated garage without driving it, the battery goes dead.
Why does my Toyota Avalon have a rough idle?
What are common reasons my Toyota Avalon has a rough idle? While there are a variety of reasons your Toyota Avalon has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. See what others are asking about their Toyota Avalon.
How do you reset the clock on a Toyota Avalon?
Do so by setting the mirror and seat, then pressing the button marked “1” or “2” while holding down the “Set” button. Reset the clock, which will flash 1:00 after a battery disconnection. Press “H” to reset the hours and “M” to reset the minutes.
What causes a Toyota Avalon to fail emissions inspection?
The compass will automatically orient as a result of the circling. While the malfunction indicator light may have turned off after several trips, the On-Board Diagnostics log will display an error code to emissions inspectors that will cause your car to fail an emissions inspection. This error code won’t disappear until after 40 trips or more.
When does a car battery go dead in the winter?
For the last two years in the months of Jan.- Mar. Sometimes (perhaps twice a season in Winter) When I leave the car sit for over 1 evening in a heated garage without driving it, the battery goes dead. I can charge the battery for an hour then get the car started, take it to the dealer and they can find nothing wrong.
What happens when you change the battery in a Toyota?
Came back the next morning, left overnight in parking lot, and fob worked and car cranked. Nothing different from when it wouldn’t crank and fob wouldn’t except an overnight sleep at the parking lot. Toyota neglected to mention anywhere that changing a battery can cause the software to go nuts.
What does it mean when your car battery won’t start?
Fob basically acts like it is dead. Won’t work door. The battery is good, little light blinks as you push lock/unlock etc. car will go to accessory with lights doors radio wipers etc working. Just will not start. It is a possibility that the new battery isn’t fully charged but only enough to power on the lights.
Is there a problem with my Avalon car?
Unfortunately, nobody else’s Avalon does this, and anybody who designed a car to immobilize itself in the time it takes to pump gas should be banished from the planet. It’s some sort of anomoly, software glitch, or alien conspiracy. I’ve found only 2 other online owners in the country with the same issue, all undiagnosed and unrepaired.
What happens when the battery runs down on a Toyota?
Yes, they did do a draw test but all was ok. The battery was VERY low, just enough to light the panel but not the mood lights. Also, it had enough juice to rattle the starter solenoid when pushing the Start Button but that’s all. The time before, the batt. was so low it just flickered the headlights and wouldn’t rattle the starter sol. either.
What to do if your Toyota battery is dead?
Whether your car battery is dead or the key fob is dead, you will need to start the car by pressing the START button with the keyfob. Your Toyota key or the emergency key inside the keyfob should unlock the door. If you still can’t unlock your Toyota try the following: Unlock the trunk. Most models have a keyhole for the trunk as well.