I just got a new batery for my car about 2-3 weeks ago, now I can't get my car started without jump starting it. I took it to get tested at AutoZone and they said eventually I will need a new starter, but everything looks fine for now...would the starter be the cause of my batery dying?
2007-03-10 09:44:28 · 13 answers · asked by its just me 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Does the car have a maplight? Maybe you left it on.....
Maybe you dont shut the door hard enough.
2007-03-10 09:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First Have the battery re-charged on a charger as the cars alternator maintains the charge that the battery has, it cannot and will not fully recharge a dead battery.
Once re-charged, warm up the car to operating temperature, turn off all electrical items, then turn on your headlights with full high beams and listen to hear if the engine slows down slightly, if it does, then your alternator is working, if it doesn't then it is Not.
It is possible that whomever sold you the battery sold you one that was a 'dry storage', so they simply put acid in it, then let you drive away. It should have been fully charged, on a charger, First.
A Cars alternator does not Charge the battery it maintains the batteries charge, HUGE difference.
Batteries work on something called reserve amperage capacity and that is a time dependant flow of electricity that the alternator, which is regulated by a Voltage regulator (NOT amperage) cannot tell if that has been depleted.
Amperage verification requires a Hydrometer reading to read the acidity of the battery, NO car on the planet has one of those installed,
Whats below is simply WRONG
2007-03-10 09:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If, after driving it for a while and turning it off, it starts up fine, then I'd have to say your alternator IS charging the battery back up.
If, after sitting overnight, it hardly turns over, or doesn't turn over, then I'd have to say there is a trunk light, or aftermarket car stereo or amplifier wired up wrong and is drawing power ALL the time instead of only while the ignition is on.
And no, a bad starter will NOT drain you battery while just sitting there.
If you have an amplifier, remove the fuse in back of it and see if that eleviates the problem overnight.
2007-03-10 09:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be the Alternator or the Timer Switch (it is in your dash and controls how long the lights stay on in your car). Do a little test -- after you shut off your car, let it sit for 10 minutes or so and open your glove compartment and see if the bulb is still warm. If it is, then it is the Timer Switch. The part is cheap, but the labor is high. I had this replaced on my '96 Grand Am several years ago.
Good Luck!
2007-03-10 09:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer think of this is the radio draining your battery. If the memory isn't conserving presets it sounds like the 12 volt consistent isn't attached. OR, the cord could be crossed with something else, inflicting your battery to empty and messing up the radio presets besides. Pull the radio and dry utilising for a on a similar time as, see if the battery nonetheless drains.
2016-12-14 15:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the starter could be drawing to many amps but the most likely problem is the alternator is not put out enough and the battery cables may need replacing.Also look at the glove compartment the light may not be going off.
2007-03-10 09:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by Buck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has happened to me before, It turned out it was the alternator. It is something that keeps the battery charged. I would take it to a mechanic instead of an auto supply. They usually aren't trained mechanics.
2007-03-10 09:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by Peace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not likely.your starter's bendix is probably getting sloppy and that might be what he was talking about. check for lights that might be stuck on i.e. trunk light or even a glovebox light. thats the easiest thing to try, but you ll probably end up taking it to have it checked somewhere. good luck
2007-03-10 09:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if your starter is going out puts a strain on your battery the person that sold it to you should told you that.
2007-03-10 09:53:23 · answer #9 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doubt it is the battery even though a new battery can be bad. yes it could be the starter or alternater.
2007-03-10 09:49:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a faulty alternator. It is what keeps the car battery charged.
2007-03-10 09:47:06 · answer #11 · answered by cc rider 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋