This could also be alternator problems as in a bad diode in the alternator.
An auto battery could be leaking for a couple of reasons. The alternator could be overcharging the battery causing the leakage. Or the battery itself could have a short or other internal problem causing it to leak when charging.
Sounds like your charging system isn't working and you are running off battery power until the battery goes dead. Have the battery and the charging system tested to determine what part is at fault.
Bad battery or bad battery connection. The click is the starter trying to engage, but lacking the power to turn the motor.
Cars don't charge alternators; alternators charge cars. If your new alternator isn't charging, it could be your battery is bad or your battery connections are corroded. Another thing it might be is your voltage regulator. Many alternators come with built-in voltage regulators, but if your system has a standalone v.r., it could be bad too. Finally, if your 'new' alternator is actually a refurbished or rebuilt one, it could be a bad rebuild. It happens.
Could be that the alternator is not charging the battery properly Check with a voltmeter A fully charged battery should read around 12.8 without engine running With engine running voltage should read around 13.8-14.2 The most likely cause is a broken alternator drive belt
An auto battery could be leaking for a couple of reasons. The alternator could be overcharging the battery causing the leakage. Or the battery itself could have a short or other internal problem causing it to leak when charging.
Best to unplug it and then disconnect it from the battery. Reason being is that if you disconnect it from the battery first you will create a spark. That spark could ignite any fumes from the battery.
You could have a fault in the battery or even a short if so replace the battery
Could be the life of the battery has expired or the charging system is faulty or the vehicle has a draw on the system killing the battery when not running. Drive the vehicle to your local auto parts store. They will test the battery and the charging system at no cost. Battery is bad or something is draining it. Most places that sell batteries can check it. With it charged, disconnect it and see if it holds a charge. If it does, something in the car is draining it. Dead cell in the battery or something is on drawing power from the battery.
No, take the battery out and bring it to an auto part store and they can test it.
replace the battery . it could be your battery is not genuine one . :)
It means the battery is not being charged or is being overcarged. Could be the drive belt loose, the battery getting old/having distorted plates. Could be the alternator not producing enough voltage/charging current, or, rarely, too much. Local tyre & battery centre can do a discharge test on the battery. A meter across the battery will show if battery charging properly. Make sure all the cable connections between the body, battery and engine are clean and secure.
If you are recharging a battery you will need to input more power than you could draw from the battery after charging, as the charging process is not 100% efficient. Most of this excess power will be lost as heat during charging.
Sometimes even though the voltage at charging is good the battery or alternator could be low on charge or charging low for your vehicles specs.
Check the Battery and cables and if it's not that it could be the alternator.
The alternator or a poor wiring connection.
Yes, because a bad coil will not allow the engine to run. But if the engine is running then the coil has nothing to do with the alternator charging the battery.