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There's something left in the car that use power even when the engine is off. Can be a dashboard clock, can be the vehicle alarm system, can be the stereo.
The battery can also have a dead cell which will drain it overnight.
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What would cause 2000 Chrysler Town and Country Battery to drain quickly after turning off ignition?
Use of the side and rear hatch doors have a dramatic drain on the battery. We have found that whenever we go on trips, or camping, where the doors are frequently opened and closed, the car the battery will drain. So far, our only solution is to disconnect the battery when the car will not be driven or charged between frequent door use.
Why would a fully charged battery and a new alternator drain the battery as the car is being driven?
Some possibilities: Cable is loose Alternator is faulty Some other electrical problem is causing an excessive drain. ---------------------- Also check the Fuse or Fusible Link. ----------------------- if new alternator: ck. mounting bolts for tightness & wiring. battery self maintenance? Alt. have intregal regulator? if not, should replace when replacing alt.
Can electric seat belt drain car battery?
Yes, if the relay was stuck it would drain the battery.
What would drain a car battery overnight?
lights being on all night....radio...electronic matters such as so...
What would cause a 1992 Chrysler New Yorker to drain the battery if the car is not driven within two days if the ambient temperature is above 70 degrees?
Check alternator
Why would the negative ground drain the battery when car is off?
Because if you reversed the polarity at the battery it would blow the fuse through which current flows to the drain.
Why would battery drain after motorcycle is started?
Its not charging.
Can a bad power steering pump drain a car battery?
There are several models on the market, both currently and in the past, which use electric power steering pumps. The Toyota Prius, Chevy HHR and Subaru XT6 spring immediately to mind. If the pump or its controller in one of these vehicles were to go bad, it could very well drain a battery very quickly. If, however, you car has a traditional engine driven pump, then it would not drain the battery.
What causes a car battery to drain on a mercury sable?
A car battery in any car would drain due to a short in the electrical system.
Why would the battery on your HP laptop drain when turned off?
All batteries will drain a small amount, even if they are not being used. However, a substantial battery drain would be due to a problem with the battery or laptop. Make sure that the laptop is indeed off, though. With Vista, clicking the power button in the start menu will not shut down the laptop, but will instead put it into sleep mode. This continues to drain the battery. Some of the lights on the computer will still be lit when the laptop is in sleep mode, while no lights will be on if the laptop is turned off.
Battery drainage on 1997 Chrysler town and country and is not alternator could it be that the radiator needs flushing which it does but would it cause battery to drain?
A raidator in need of a flush will not cause a battery drain.
Why would a new battery drain when nothing appears to be left on and the alternator checks out ok?
For a battery to "Drain" you MUST have a short somewhere or the "Glovebox" or "Trunk" light is staying on etc. etc. Battery's don't just "Drain" on there own ;-) TommyTrouble
