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Your car isn't starting but ive replaced the alternator and battery and the starter something is draining my battery when its sitting?
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∙ 17y ago
Check the parasitic load on the battery should not exceed .07 amps. Disconnet - side of battery and connect test light in series w/it. (light will illuminate if excessive current flow) Pull each fuse one at a time until light goes out. At least that will tell you which circuit is draining battery. The newer cars are supposed to maintain battery life (with a fully charged battery) for 21 days. Usually a short, meaning an open electrical circuit, is draining your battery. This means even though you have the car shut off, some thign is draining current from your battery. A wire may have rubbed the insulation off and is now touching metal somewhere on the car and this is letting the current drain from the battery. Shorts are very hard to find but can be done using a circuit tester and patience. As long as you have that short, the only way to prevent your battery from drainign is to get a battery disconnect........it's connects to the negative post on the battery and when you turn it it either allows the current to flow from the battery or else it shuts it off. Of course you will have to turn it on and off all the time but it will get you by for awhile.
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What causes your battery to die when the battery and alternator are new?
Something is usually on that you don't know about like an alarm could be draining the battery. However, If its not starting you should check the starter though. It will make you think the battery is bone dead.
If my Battery light and brake light came on and then car died and wouldn't start again what could be wrong?
something is draining the battery. a new battery will last a couple days if just starting the car. even if your alternator is bad.
Why does my car start after jump starting but then dies?
Probably the alternator is bad. Once the jumper cables are removed, there is no source for ignition if the alternator is bad. Have it tested and replaced if necessary.
Why is Infiniti G20 1995 occasionally not starting after recently have alternator and starter replaced?
Why is Infinity G20 1995 occasionally not starting. I have to put it in neutural to start.
What will bad alternator do to a cars battery and lights?
A bad alternator will have the effect of draining the battery, resulting in dim lights, trouble starting the car and the like. It would be best to replace the alternator as soon as possible and possibly obtain a new battery. This may vary depending on how much the bad alternator has drained it. You can get your alternator and battery checked any time at Auto Zone.
1998 KIA Sportage has trouble starting. It turns over weakly and battery was replaced two weeks earlier then everything was fine. Now it has trouble starting all of the sudden.?
Have you checked you alternator?
Why does my Car stall when i turn on the headlights?
sounds like your alternator starting tell you something... you can buy new alternator, get your old unit reconditioned or buy a second hand one
Why does car squeal when starting and won't start?
This problem sounds like a loose or worn alternator belt. The belt needs to be tightened or replaced and this should fix it.
How can you tell if the alternator is bad on a 1984 camaro?
one is most places test for free. but the easy at home way to check is get your car jump started if its not starting on its own. after its running, pull the negative off the battery taking special car not to arc your wrench on anything. if its keeps running, alternator is good. if it dies, get it replaced. if the alternator is bad, it may have killed the battery, so get it tested and replaced if needed.
Will battery recharge after bad alernator is replaced?
An alternator is designed to keep a fully charged battery at peak level. It is not designed to charge a dead battery. Installing a new alternator on a car with a dead battery can in some cases ruin the new alternator. Fully charge the dead battery before starting the engine.
Is a starting motor and an alternator the same thing?
No
What would cause starting problems in a Mitsubishi eclipse GST 1995 after replacing the starter?
Starting problems in a Mitsubishi Eclipse GST 1995 could be caused by a weak battery or an alternator that does not charge. You might also have gotten a bad starter when you replaced that one.
