i got a 1990 ls integra and i am stumped, i can charge the battery starts right up, i can turn it off and still starts right up but i got out there the next morning and nothing no clicks no turning no nothing, i checked the grounds and taped up wires that were touching, very lost help me out thanks!

 

its gotta be a bad battery man. The only other thing could be your alternator..but take your battery somewhere to have it tested

 

i just bought the battery, but can it be something with relocating it to the trunk? when its running the charge is up to par its just when i turn it off and wait a while

 

it shouldnt be. I'm thinking it may be the alternator...

 

even though its fine when its started? cuz its allright when i jump i would think it would be the alternator if it doesnt stay running i can let it run for hours with no problems... hmmmmm

 

check your car for parasitic drain..

with what you've provided its not the alternator because it charges and runs fine..if it was a bad alternator your car would die after an hour of being driven..so check it for parasitic drain..(something in your car is drawing power when its not running)

 

how would i do that my freind told me to do that and he never got back to me

 

hold on i'll look it up real quick...

 

Maybe think about taking the battery and the alternator in to get them tested at an auto parts store?

I dont know for sure what it could be, so getting both of them tested may help you find a solution.

 

you have to get an inductive DC ammeter that is capable of measuring low current (10mA) (just a Digital multi meter), and a parasitic load tool...

1. make certain that all lights, accessories, and ignition are off.
2. check all vehicle doors to be certain that the interior courtesy (dome) lights are off.
3. disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and install a parasitic load tool
4. start the engine and drive the chicle about 10 minutes, being sure to turn on all lights and accessories including the radio.
5. turn the engine and all accessories off including the underhood light.
6. connect an ammeter across the parasitic load tool switch and wait 10 minutes for all computers and circuits to **** down.
7. open the switch on the load tool and read the battert electrical drain on the meter display..

Results:
Normal = 10 to 30 mA (0.02 to .003 A)
Maximum allowable = 50 mA (0.05 A)

 

yikes lol and what happens if those arent the numbers?

 

then you have a parasitic drain problem..thats when the fun begins because then you get to go check every circuit until you find the drain..

 

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if thats the issue, common components to unplug are the light under the hood..i dont think integras have this..glove compartment light, and truck light..

 

lol wow this is a gunna be a fun little project haha thanks for the help

 

np..