seems like theres a short circuit or something ive been threw three batterys in like 2 days none of the lights are on or anyhting has anyone had this problem? and is there anything that is usually the problem any info is appreciated

 

throw a voltmeter on that battery and watch while the cars off see what it does,

and batt lights?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stocker2shocker91 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">throw a voltmeter on that battery and watch while the cars off see what it does,

and batt lights?</TD></TR></TABLE>

ya the battery light stays on when i turn the key and i also noticed it started to accur after i took the face of my radio the next morning i got up the battery was dead and im n00b when it comes to electrical problems

 

does the batt light stay on after its started?

and you said it seems to happen only when the faceplate is taken off? but it doesnt if you leave it on?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stocker2shocker91 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the batt light stay on after its started?

and you said it seems to happen only when the faceplate is taken off? but it doesnt if you leave it on?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i havent been able to start it cause the dizzy cap is broken and the wire that runs to the starter is bad too idk if that affects the batter but ya it started after i took the faceplate of it the first time im really lost

 

is your alt belt on? your battery light will stay on when driving if it snapped off. i know my sedan has a hard time starting when i let her sit for a few days, but it has never not started.

do you have a system in the back, meaning subs?

 

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i havent been able to start it cause the dizzy cap is broken and the wire that runs to the starter is bad too idk if that affects the batter but ya it started after i took the faceplate of it the first time im really lost</TD></TR></TABLE>

we might be alot more helpful if you had that stuff fixed, how did you come to the conclusion that you starter wire might be bad?

 

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we might be alot more helpful if you had that stuff fixed, how did you come to the conclusion that you starter wire might be bad?</TD></TR></TABLE>
me and my friend went under there witha test ligh and some where along the wire went bad and i was told that the alternator is bad and the batt light turns off when its on. but stays on when the key is turned right before ima start it. idk if the alternator went bad cause ive been push starting it just to get around before the batt has been completely dead

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spikehead221 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is your alt belt on? your battery light will stay on when driving if it snapped off. i know my sedan has a hard time starting when i let her sit for a few days, but it has never not started.

do you have a system in the back, meaning subs?</TD></TR></TABLE>
no system at all jsut after market sony radio everything is stock electronic wise

 

hmm well you batt light will stay on till its started, it sounds like you have test light so i would charge the battery up, volt test while its out of the car to make sure its holdin charge, if so put it in hook it up and keep the volt meter on the battery and see what it does in each position of the key.

if that starter wire got hot and melted it could be groundind to another wire and shortin the battery out.

any signs of melting?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stocker2shocker91 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm well you batt light will stay on till its started, it sounds like you have test light so i would charge the battery up, volt test while its out of the car to make sure its holdin charge, if so put it in hook it up and keep the volt meter on the battery and see what it does in each position of the key.

if that starter wire got hot and melted it could be groundind to another wire and shortin the battery out.

any signs of melting?
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we havent followed the whole wire yet but the battery started to drain after the starter problem accured though

 

get new alternator

 

thats what i was told

 

do you have any corrosion on your terminals? Could be that its crept up one of the cables and causing a draw. I had a simliar problem... brand new batt went dead over night . Just drive to like Napa or something and have them check your batt / alternator to narrow it down. But it sounds like a draw.

 

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i think its the alternator ive asked like a couple ppl around here and they all say its the alternator ima check it out

 

easy way to find out is this.
start your car, now disconnect the positive battery terminal, if the car dies its 100% your alternator.

 

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start your car, now disconnect the positive battery terminal, if the car dies its 100% your alternator.</TD></TR></TABLE>
okay im super pissed i was driving my car and the power side came off and the car started to bog and it died on me im really mad im going to fix this and sell this car

 

you probably need a new alternator or a ground wire is loose.

 

Geez, selling a car over a bad alternator......

REPLACE IT.

 

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okay im super pissed i was driving my car and the power side came off and the car started to bog and it died on me im really mad im going to fix this and sell this car</TD></TR></TABLE>

is this why your selling your sedan?

Ill pick it up cheap from ya... haha

 

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REPLACE IT.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol ya im just so frustrated im junking a rex so when i get the $$$ its going to a shop so they can mess with the problem i have with the interior. and im replacing the alternator this week

might keep it though lol

 

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is this why your selling your sedan?

Ill pick it up cheap from ya... haha </TD></TR></TABLE>

this isnt the reason the reason is cause i want a 4 door eg so i can go K or soemthing big and not worry about hood clearance but dont worry if im selling it im selling in working condition