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Check the water in your battery. Alot of people don't think of that because most don't know that a car battery holds water.
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What could cause a 97 Hyundai Elantra to die after turning the headlights on and it not being the alternator?
Bad/shorted battery? (doesn't not hold a charge)
What does a bad cell in a battery cause?
usually means the battery simply won't hold charge. and won't charge full stop! get a new one
Can a fuse cause the battery to not hold charge?
No, a fuse cannot cause a battery to not hold a charge. However a dead cell in the battery will cause it to run down overnight. Also there may be something on that is drawing power from the battery. Under-hood light, trunk light, dome light, glove box light, etc. Also a stuck relay will drain the battery.
If you put a new alternator in and a new volt reg what would cause a 91 f250 diesel to not charge?
Dead Battery. Are you sure your battery can maintain or hold a charge?
You got a Nissan Maxima the battery wont hold charge what could it be?
Well, It could be your battery or alternator or both needs to be replaced but it could just be loose or corroded battery cables
What could cause a battery to lose its charge?
Old /defective battery that will not hold a charge? Hidden accessory left on i.e. trunk/glove box light? Defective voltage regulator not opening on shut down? Excessive parasytic electrical load? Alternator not charging battery sufficiently? Loose or corroded battery cables?
Why won't battery hold charge?
A battery that won't hold a charge has a dead cell and must be replaced. This is assuming there is not something on that is pulling power from the battery.
Why does a car battery go dead?
Could be an older battery that can't hold a charge any longer Could be loose or corroded battery cables not supplying a sufficient charge from alternator Could be a weak alternator not charging battery Could be excessive parasytic load drain to battery ( a fully charged battery should be able to hold a charge for 21 days of inactivity) Could be a hidden accessory left on draining battery (i.e. trunk light, glove box light, etc.) Could be a defective voltage regulator not opening on engine shut down draining battery.
What could be wrong if i replaced the alternator and battery and still wont hold a charge?
Inside the alternator
What could draw power for the battery the would cause it to be completely dead?
Batteries do not last for ever and after about 3 years they need to be replaced. An old battery simply will not hold its charge. Therefore as a first step in chasing down your problem, get your battery tested.
What would cause a 1991 Pontiac Sunbird to not hold a charge?
Possible the battery is just too old, or it is damaged.
How long can a battery hold its charge?
Depends on the condition of the battery. Most will hold a charge for at least 6 months if they are not connected to anything.
