[Battery](/topics-battery-dodge/) is draining while the c...
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AhmedT111
225 days ago
Hello there and thank you for contacting JustAnswer, sorry to hear about your car trouble, I’ll do my best to help you solve this issue, you could have short circuit that may cause excessive current draw and drain your battery.
Customer
225 days ago
Where would this short circuit locatedBe located
AhmedT111
225 days ago
problems in the circuit (loose, disconnected or broken wires), or a failing alternator. Engine operation problems can also cause excessive battery drain during cranking
Customer
225 days ago
Okay I will check my wires
AhmedT111
225 days ago
Also preform this test if you can,
Set your digital multimeter to read DC Amps.
Remove the key from the ignition and keep all accessories off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable (the one with the '-' sign next to it).
Connect your negative (black) meter lead to the battery negative post.
Connect the positive (red) meter lead to the terminal of the cable you just disconnected.NOTE: On some recent vehicle models you may need to wait about 30 minutes after shutting off the engine and connecting the ammeter to allow all computer modules to go into sleep mode. If necessary, consult your car owner's manual.
Read the display on your voltmeter. On average, a normal reading should range between 50 and 85 mA (it depends on the particular model, number of electronic modules and power devices that remain on after shutting down the engine). Your car owner manuals may give you the normal parasitic load for your car model.
If you get a reading above 50 mA, it's likely you have a parasitic load. This means a live circuit is draining battery power.
Customer
225 days ago
Okay
AhmedT111
225 days ago
If you replaced your battery and alternator, i would start with these tests to see what is draining your battery.
Customer
225 days ago
Okay if that's not the problem it would be the alternator?
AhmedT111
225 days ago
Not if you just replace it.
Customer
225 days ago
Okay just asking because the one I bought was a refurbish
AhmedT111
225 days ago
Okay was it a rebuilt?
AhmedT111
225 days ago
It could faulty can you exchange it just in case?
Customer
225 days ago
that is a possibility
AhmedT111
225 days ago
Okay you can check the alternator at any parts shop for free.
Customer
225 days ago
Ok
AhmedT111
225 days ago
Great. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to reach out through the chat at anytime.
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