I relocated my battery to the back about 3 months ago and have had no problems with it. That is until last night, I go to get in my car and i turn the key and the normal dash lights come on(i.e engine light, oil, brake) turn the key to the start position and nothing. So I assume the battery is dead somehow, i get a few friends to push my car so i can pop the clutch. Starts up fine and I start my drive home. Driving home, I noticed that my lights were dimmer than normal, and my radio would turn on and off, so i then thought that my cars alternator was bad and i was running on the battery. I get home and rev up the motor to try to charge it. I turn it off and it starts right up. I come back an hour later and nothing...no lights, nothing...? WTF....I tried to jump start it and i Still have nothing...I have checked all fuses and everything...Is there anything I am missing? Please help.....

 

bump...quick help please

 

You are running of the battery. Check your alternator to see if it's seized, seizing or just has worn out brushes. Also sounds like you a draw somewhere. Check your grounds.

 

Has anyone ever just had an alternater just seize up suddenly without any prior problems, because i never have. Man....i explecitive hate wiring problems!!!
Any more answers please leave em here, cuz I will try all of them...TIA

 

Had two go that ways, sucks, turns the belt to a smoking black lump

 

had the same problem..but wit a yellow top optimia.. replace batterie, then

 

I have an Optima Yellow Top also...thats weird?....I thought They were supposed to be excellent batteries?....oh well...time for a new battery