2007-12-24 16:12:37 · 11 answers · asked by ibhj34 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could be one or two reasons. Either the battery needs replacing or you have a short, which will slowly drain the battery. If the battery is very old just replace it. If the problem persists pull (none important) fuses, one at a time, until you locate the circuit with the problem. Use a multimeter to locate the exact location of the short.
Check out the voltage regulator as well (and replace if required) Replacing everything will cost only a fraction of what it costs to hire a mechanic.
2007-12-24 16:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by Dave A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you have something(s) that are pulling a load. Stereo, amp, clock, GPS system, etc. Either that or there's a partial short somewhere in the wiring that is pulling it down. There's always the possibility that your battery is a bit on the weak side or hasn't been fully charged but ANY car will run the battery down if left sitting long enough. There are just too many low draw loads on the newer cars.
2007-12-24 16:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by mustanger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean the battery, then you have a short or something that is not turning off. It is possible that the battery has seen it's better days too. You need to have your mechanic check the battery and also check the vehicle for shorts, or the reason for the drain on the battery. This is something that could be real simple, or it could be a real bad nightmare to fix.
2007-12-24 16:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by johnny b good 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must have something on that doesn't require the ignition switch to be on. I had an old Ford that use to happen and found out that when the ash tray was open a little light came on and if you did not drive often enough to charge the battery, it would die.
2007-12-24 16:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean battery it needs the cables cleaned real good ,and make sure your battery has distilled water in it . if this doesn't fix the problem. you need to check and test your wiring to make sure there is not a short some where . Just clean your cables and make sure that they are tight . It will solve that problem .
2007-12-24 20:55:18 · answer #5 · answered by jewlsionzuriel777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOTS of vehicles have a diode in the alternator
that can go bad in time, if you don't have something else causing the drain and it has lots of miles you may need a new alternator with new diode.
Next time share the make, model, mileage, and year of your vehicle.
2007-12-24 16:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree you probbobly have something a bare wire or a short
short term fix unhook the battery when you park it so it wont go dead
2007-12-24 16:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by blueelk223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. You need a new battery
2. you have a electrical ground that draws it down.
Try taking it some were and have the battery tested most places will do it for free.
2007-12-24 16:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by pugetsound1973 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diode pack o'c! disconnect the altenator at night to confirm. see if warning light glows faintly with full h\ lights on, has someone been electric welding without disconnecting battery or altenator?
2007-12-25 05:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Mick W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to either buy a new battery or get the alternater checked out
2007-12-24 16:16:12 · answer #10 · answered by krystal38603 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋