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What can cause a battery to keep going dead?
What Drains a Car Battery?
- You left your headlights on.
- Something is causing a “parasitic draw.”
- Your battery connections are loose or corroded.
- It’s extremely hot or cold outside.
- The battery isn’t charging while you drive.
- You’re taking too many short drives.
- Your battery is old.
Why does my car keep dying after I jump it?
If the engine starts but dies immediately, your alternator probably isn’t keeping your battery charged. If a jump starts and keeps your car running, but the car can’t start again off of its own power, a dead battery is probably your answer.
Why is my car battery dead every morning?
Defective Alternator If your alternator has a bad diode, your battery can drain. The bad alternator diode can cause the circuit to charge even when the engine is shut off, and you end up in the morning with a car that won’t start.
Can alternator drain battery?
Contrary to its purpose, an alternator can drain a battery. It’s rare, but it’s possible. A draw on the battery only occurs if there’s a problem with either a component in the alternator itself or connections to it.
Can a bad relay drain your battery?
Bad ignition relay The ignition relay is essentially an electrical device that works as a switch for the power to the ignition system. Its job is to make sure electricity flows from the battery to the different components that need power. A bad relay will drain your battery and make it difficult to start the ignition.
Can a bad relay drain a car battery?
Can a bad ECM cause battery drain?
Battery drain or dead battery A failed ECM power relay can also cause a battery drain or dead battery. If the relay shorts it can leave power on to the computer, even when the vehicle is turned off. This will place a parasitic drain on the battery, which will eventually cause it to go dead.
Are there any problems with the Chevrolet Malibu battery?
Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 24 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.
Why is my Chevy Malibu battery draining so fast?
If your Malibu’s battery is draining after being parked for a few days, here are two possible scenarios. The battery itself has gone bad and just can’t hold a charge long enough to be of any use after the vehicle sits, and it drains. Something is drawing power when it shouldn’t be.
Why does my Chevy Malibu not start when I Park it?
If your vehicle is running fine when you park it, and it won’t start, there could be a few problems causing this to happen. Most of the time, it’s the battery itself causing this problem. You’ll want to take a look at your Malibu’s battery posts where they bolt to the battery.
What happens when the battery in a car dies?
When the battery goes bad the whole car starts acting up; lose power steering, steering wheel locks up, dash lights flicker until turned off, in dash screen turns off before car dies.