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While possible, usually not. More probable is some other load remaining on. Places often missed are glove box, trunk, and engine compartment lights.
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Can a starter solenoid drain a battery?
Yes, a starter solenoid can drain a battery. When a starter solenoid is not working properly it can actually keep rotating the starter after the car's ignition is turned off. Since it requires a battery to actuate the starter, the battery will eventually be drained of power.
Why would a fully charged battery drain with ignition off and fuse removed in a motorcycle?
It could be a bad battery.
How do you fix a parasitic battery draw on a 1999 dodge grand caravan?
only way to fix that problem, is to find out what is drawing the power.This can be caused by an accesory that doesnt not shut power off when ignition is shut off, or by a short in the wiring in the vehicle somewherehave the starter motor checked for a short as well, as some starters when worn will draw enuff power to drain battery, but not enuff to turn starter,when ignition is off.
Should I keep the ignition switch on lock or off on a 1964 Impala to keep the battery from draining?
Yes. Otherwise you will drain the battery through the ignition points, burning them out prematurely or even welding them together.
Can the ignition in a 2000 corvette cause the battery to drain while it is in the off position?
In a modern car there are a few things that are still "on" even when the ignition is off, there's a clock in there somewhere, you've probably got an alarm as well ASO. It isn't much, but enough to drain a battery if left long enough, particularly if the battery isn't 100% to begin with.
Where is the starter relay on an 86 jetta?
there is no relay for the starter. there is a solenoid (switch) and ignition switch. the solenoid is part of the starter (small cylindrical shape above starter housing. the solenoid has the battery and ignition connections). and the ignition switch is where the car-key goes. you need at least 8v from the ignition to the solenoid for the starter to operate. use a multimeter. otherwise check your starter - battery connections. otherwise replace the starter. otherwise, take off the starter and inspect inside the starter housing. if the starter is clicking but not turning the engine the starter teeth aren't engaging with the teeth on the flywheel. get a manual to the car here: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Books/Volkswagen
Will using the car radio when the motor is off drain the battery?
Radio Use when engine is not runningYes, use of the radio when the engine is not running will drain the battery. Also, IF the use of the radio requires the ignition switch to be in the ON position, then any other devices [such as on-board computers, electric fuel pumps, etc.] that are turned on when the key is on will also add drain to the battery.IF your vehicle ignition switch has an "accessory" position [usually one "click" counterclockwise from the OFF position, then only the accessories that you turn on, will drain the battery.
Battery is being drained when ignition is off?
Had the same problem, changed the positive and negative battery cable heads, this stopped the drain. Check and see if the cables are good first.
Why is 1998 ram van v8 318 turning over with no key in the ignition?
ignition tumblers are worn out. replace ignition switch. Having disconnected the positive battery cable to shut the starter off,I replaced the starter relay fuse. Reconnected the battery, but it would not turn over now although I could hear the starter click. I decided to replace the starter. As soon as I dropped it down off the block and turned it to remove the electrical lines there was a old rusty bolt lodged between the two terminals. A new starter and that,s that.
93 Subaru Impreza that wont start jumped off the starter and started Would this be a starter-ignition relay swith or something?
check your ground to your battery make sure its nice and tight
Ford 1990 Thunderbird starter is not turning off ignition switch turned off still stuck have to disconnect battery to stop?
replace the starter switch on the steering column. advance auto parts part #cs96 about $11.00....
Why did your fuel pump stay on and drain your battery after the car was turned off?
Did you take off the keys from ignition? If your keys still on "Accessory" it might be the problem.... Well I guess so...
