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Can be a dead cell in the battery or any light on the vehicle that is staying on. Can also be a relay that is stuck.
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Why does battery die when car is idle?
Something causes a slow drain on your battery. As it does, your battery slowly discharges. If you know that your car will be not used for several months, you might try disconnecting on of the battery terminals.
What causes a slow battery drain in an 1988 Olds Toronado?
It depends what you consider to be a "slow drain" the parasidic load on this vehicle will discharge a FULLY charged battery in 21 days. How new is the battery and what state or charge is it in? Have you checked the Alternator? Like most batterys in cars, trucks, ect, they tend to get dirty. A slow battery drain is more than likely caused by a short between your +/- posts. To check this, attach one lead of a low volt meter the + post of the battery, and then draw the other lead across the top of the battery. If the meter shows any voltage at all, that's the problem. Wash the battery with a mixture of backing powder & water, and rinse. Dry the area between the posts & check with the meter again. I've often seen (online) that there is a problem with the load-leveling system which causes this....Here's a page which discusses this:
How do you open a slow kitchen drain?
One way to open a slow kitchen drain is by using a plunger on the drain. If the drain is still slow put some baking soda and vinegar in the drain to loosen any debris that remain in the drain.
95Xjs running fine then left for a while Now it won't start or hold a charge Is it as simple as needing a new battery Or might there be a slow drain that needs to be addressed?
I'd get your battery trested - It's a FREE service at most Battery outlets.
Slow electrical drain kills the battery in 2 days on Buick 1989 Skylark 6-cylinder Is it OK to install a battery disconnect or will it damage the computer?
I don't think the computer not getting electricity will hurt it.
Why would a slow drain remain slow after cleaning with water pressure?
Not all drain guys are qualified such as many franchise companies only give the non skilled 6 weeks of so called training.=Also it depends on the PSI /GPM and what other causes are restricting the flow=
What causes slow windshield wipers on a 1994 Jeep Cherokee I replaced the wiper motor but there was no change.?
Weak battery or alternator output.
Does Air Conditioning drain a cars battery?
how come when we turn on ac the belts slow down. It takes horse power to operate the ac compressor and the vehicles ECM (engine control module) will compensate for that. If the vehicles charging system and ac system is in good working order it will not drain the battery or effect the idle.
What causes a slow startup on a 1995 Chevy v8 tbi system?
Could be many things such as battery, alternator, starter.... and also cold weather
What causes particles to slow down and contract?
what causes particles to slow down and contract
What would make a drain drain slow when there is no clog?
Lack of proper venting is a common problem.
I Have a battery charger of 1.5 charge amp at 2 amp slow charge for a motorscooter 12v battery labeled std 1.2aX510hrs how many hrs should i charge this new battery to full capacity?
i have a scooter as well the best way for any battery charge cell phone or scooter is half charge battery when new and drain it completely half charge it again drain it once more then fully charge it and your set with scooter 12 hours should give full charge for the first
