Battery will not stay charged in 2004 Honda Accord. Has to be jumped every few days, also slow cranking.
New battery recently installed, alternator tests good. A draw on the battery has been discovered through the #15 (40 amp backup ACC) circuit. Any ideas on fixing the draw?
pull down on the battery I can pull the 40 amp fuse and there is no more pull down what does the 40amp fuse go to and what dose it controlpull down on the battery I can pull the 40 amp fuse and there is no more pull down what does the 40amp fuse go to and what dose it control
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IT's those short drives that burn down a battery! The starting of an engine requires mucho electric to get it running. The alternator then charges the battery, but slowly! If you also have the lights and stereo on it is even slower. Get the battery FULLY charged with a commercial battery charger. Then check to see if the alternator is charging up the battery after you start it. If not, replace the alternator. If the battery dies overnight or in a few days...replace the battery.
Can it crank with a jump start? Check for good contact on the terminals. Also, some new batteries are not fully charged. If you did not drive the car much with the new parts, it may not have ever gotten fully charged. If you can wiggle the battery terminals, they are too loose. Lastly, the alternator contacts should be checked and the output of the alternator should be checked with a proper meter.
diode pack on the alternator is most likely suspect ,alternator will charge but drains to earth when not running ,pull the big terminal lead off and see if it goes flat overnight
Sounds more like the Alternator or Voltage regulator is not charging the battery correctly. Have the Alternator checked. If you remove it and take it to Auto Zone or Advance Auto they should be able to test it for you.
Replace battery with a good charged on and test the alternator. Advance Auto will test the alt free. Just drive the car there with the new battery during the day.
The instructions for installing a new alternator usually read to fully charge the battery (12.3 - 12.8 volt range). Otherwise, the alternator will be damaged when it initializes. I have seen some extreme damage result from installing a new alternator with a low-charge battery. The torque required to turn an alternator when damaged in this scenario is unbelieveable!
Possible problems:
1. Used or rebuilt alternator is also bad.
2. Improper installation. Wires not reconnected to the alternator.
3. Open wire on wire harness leading to the alternator.
4. Improper belt adjustment. The belt could be too loose.
If this is not helpful please provide more information and symptoms. Answer questions like: Does your car start? Can you jump start and drive the car long distances? After jump starting the car, is the battery light still on? Did you have someone check the new battery to ensure it is a good one? Are you competent enough to do simple repairs such a battery and alternator replacement? Answering some of these questions may result in a more helpful answer to your problem.
either your alternator has gone or your fan belt is not there which helps the alternator to charge the battery get a volt meter on your alternator to see if it is kicking out what it should be
pull down on the battery I can pull the 40 amp fuse and there is no more pull down what does the 40amp fuse go to and what dose it control
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