2006-07-14 18:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by Blanca P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a volt meter and start checking wires for any substantial amount of current on wires (should probably start in the fuse box) while the car is off, the wire with a significant current is probably draining your battery.
2006-07-14 18:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this:
get a test lite. like from an auto parts store. one that has a pointed end and an alligator clip on the other and a wire in middle.
ok. disconnect positive end of battery. BIG-BIG-- 'DO NOT' let the positive end touch any other metal when the negative is still connected.
connect test lite in-line so pointed end is on post or cable and vice-versa with alligator clip.
if after a few minutes has passed and the lite is more than barely lit, then there is a draw somewhere.
this is where a service manual comes in handy.
remove fuses, one by one until the lite gets dimmer or is out.
the manual will show what is on that circuit and lead what to look for.
common causes are aftermarket alarm systems that short internally, internal short in radio, bad switch on door/trunk/glove box leaving lite on.
there is a bulletin about a harness shorting behind the instrument cluster. the cluster has to be removed and harness inspected.
2006-07-14 19:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the surge whilst moving intopersistent appears like an completely self sustaining undertaking. usually that's many times brought about via low computerized Transmission Fluid. If it hasn't been run in a on a similar time as, it takes a 2d for it to warmth up so it fills the torque converter thoroughly. in the previous it lurches, it in all probability appears like that is needing to have severe RPMs to bypass a low velocity. If it makes an fairly loud slamming noise, that is conceivable some thing interior the transmission itself is a undertaking, yet many times it sounds greater like grinding, as though the gears did no longer particularly seize. If the vehicle starts, runs and has 14.x volts on the battery, then your floor isn't a undertaking. determine in spite of the indisputable fact which you have the actual floor strap grounded to the vehicle. each and every now and then the helpful cable to the starter is wrapped in black that may convey approximately problems and a presently lifeless battery in case you floor it to the chassis. yet that is in all probability no longer the concern for you. Like different human beings have stated, short circuits could reason a speedy battery drain. while you're leaving it for each week and the battery is loss of life, i does no longer hassle too plenty. the vehicle i'm engaged on precise now, (1986 BMW 325e with 1991 525i engine) loses sufficient capability over the direction of each and every week if that is not run so as that even the electrical powered locks do no longer paintings, much less start up. My chum's 1989 325is seems to run dry quickly too. factor is, some vehicles only are huge battery wasters and in case you do notpersistent it always, it will lose its value quite straight away. desire i've got been useful, and robust luck fixing your undertaking!
2016-12-10 07:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a short in the electric harnes somewhere, turn everything off in the vehicle, and disconnect the battery,when disconnection, only a very small spark may be seen, clocks,amps,and all the add ons can use power all the time if not wired right stop by a elec repair facility, and have your power draw checked, either there or a repair facility. also can be a bad connection at the battery or corossion in a battery cable which will all a battery to draw down over time, but not chargh properly
2006-07-14 18:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN TO HEYITWRKS!! THAT'S THE RIGHT ANSWER TO FINDING OUT WHICH *thing* ON THAT CIRCUIT IS DRAWING TOO MUCH ENERGY!
Find the circuit that's offending, and then see what components are on that..like the "RADIO" fuse may also control the power antennae and a light. (example only) by disconnecting each thing on that "RADIO" circuit one at a time, and testing the contacts where the fuse goes each time one part was disconnnected, you can find what *thing* is drinking up your battery.
a voltmeter can be purchased for around 12-15 bucks. I suggest radio shack
one question...did you have anything installed just before you had this problem?
2006-07-14 18:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.kbb.com to look up the value of that vehicle. you have probably already spent more than it is worth to fix it. the problem is that it is an isuzu. It's well past it's 6 or 7 year life span. Time to buy something reliable.
2006-07-14 18:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a short somewhere. If you do not know anyone that is good with electrical wiring, be prepared to take it to a shop to have them run it down. The hardest thing to diagnose on a vehicle is the electrical system.
2006-07-14 18:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by crazytrain_23_78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a possible bare wire some where that is draining your battery.
2006-07-14 18:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a thermostat problem.
If I recal, those cars have an electric fan that will sometimes come on even after the vehicle is turned off.
It could be causing the fan to come on when it shouldn't.
Oh, and for the love of god, sell that deathtrap.
2006-07-14 18:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kiaguy53 - U hit the nail on the head !
2006-07-15 00:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋