Why does my computer have an O2 sensor?
The O2 sensor could be a real problem or it may have been a result of the marginal voltage when the battery and/or alternator started failing and the voltage got low. The computer might start doing a number of weird things if voltage starved.
How can you tell when your car battery is draining?
This includes lights, radio, air conditioning, and more. You may be able to tell when your car battery starts to die if you find it difficult to start, have flickering lights, or a weakening alarm system. Your car battery may begin to drain for 8 reasons:
What to do if your boat battery is draining?
While this may seem to be a minute power loss, it could drain even a new and in top-shape battery within a couple of weeks of non-use. A great way to prevent this is to disconnect the CO (or smoke/odor detector) and hook them up to separate batteries for a while to see if they could be causing your issue.
Can a car alarm drain a car battery?
Car alarms installed by the automaker don’t usually cause trouble, but aftermarket car alarms are a different story. Installed correctly, they draw a small amount of power and won’t drain your battery. Installed incorrectly, they can suck the power right out of your battery.
When to know if your O2 sensor is bad?
Still, because the light may indicate a variety of other problems, it is important to watch for bad O2 sensor symptoms. If you notice any, repairing the problem as quickly as possible is a good idea to prevent further trouble.
Why are RV batteries setting off CO detector?
We drove the motorhome back to Cincinnati and hooked it up to shore power (30-amp). This morning I went to the RV and the two CO detectors were going off. I opened the battery compartment and found the batteries and cables very warm and the same foul odor.
This includes lights, radio, air conditioning, and more. You may be able to tell when your car battery starts to die if you find it difficult to start, have flickering lights, or a weakening alarm system. Your car battery may begin to drain for 8 reasons:
Is it normal to have parasitic drain on battery?
Some parasitic drain is normal – your battery delivers enough energy to keep things, like your clock, radio presets, and security alarm operational at all times. However, if there’s an electrical problem – such as faulty wiring, poor installation, and defective fuses – parasitic drain can exceed what’s normal and deplete the battery.