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What can make a battery drain when car is not running?
mainly leaving your lights on when the engine is of or leaving the keys in the ignition
Does leaving the hazard lights on too long drain the car battery?
Answer 1There are couple of variables involved which make difficult a determination of available hours of function, but the simple answer is YES, leaving the hazard lights on too long can seriously drain the battery.The variables include; the number of bulbs [determines the amount of current drawn from the battery], and condition of the battery [whether fully charged, or run down low from, for example, many attempts to start the vehicle].I know from more than one personal experience with Ford pickup trucks, that leaving the hazard flasher lights on overnight [even with a healthy, fully charged battery] will result in either a dead battery in the morning, or at least depleted to the point that it cannot crank and/or start the engine!The problem is worse when there is a trailer attached to the vehicle.j3h.
Are auto batteries maintenance free?
No you sometimes need to charge your battery or get a boost if you battery runs low. Leaving your lights on for instance will totally drain the battery.
Why do the lights drain the battery on the Honda 400ex?
The head lights are the biggest long term drain on your battery. (The starter is a heavier drain, but you can't leave it on for very long.)
What will drain a car battery?
leaving on the radio
What would cause the battery to drain down on a 1997 Saturn SC?
leaving your lights on for a long period of time.. headlights or just playing the radio and leaving it play for a long time
Why might a car wont start if the lights stayed on?
you drain your battery when you leave your lights on
Why does your battery drain when you leave your tailgate open?
that keeps the dome lights on
Does leaving a keyless fobs in car drain battery?
No, not unless the ignition is turned on.
Can a door ajar light drain battery?
Yes, if your car sits a few days at a time and your cars interior lights periodically come on it will drain your battery.
Does leaving the car on but not driving it anywhere drain the battery?
If the engine is running, then no. The alternator constantly keeps the battery charged.
What would cause the battery to drain when the lights are on in a 2002 KIA when the alternator is good and battery is good?
A short in the wiring.
