**Battery Problems**

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Old 09-21-2006, 05:49 PM
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Hello,
ok so i just put in a new battery not but about a week ago..and i havent cranked it or anything except once..at first we thought the stereo was draining the battery so i didnt hook it back up..i swithced the battery terminal things..first i turned on the fan..when i went to crank it..the battery all of a sudden died..what is the problem?? can it be fixed and how much would it cost??
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 06:13 PM
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can u give more info? are u possibly leaving the dome light on? did u change out the alternator? if not sounds like a short and they are extrememly hard to locate.
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 06:20 PM
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the dome light stays off when i close the door..i havent changed the altanator..but since im never driving the car it shouldnt drain the battery should it??
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 06:29 PM
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what do your volts read before you try and start it? should be right around 12... if not, just a do a quick check on your connections and terminals, make sure everything is tight, could just be a poor connection.
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 06:37 PM
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thanx..ill go check the connection right now..i cant tell how many volts show right now..cuz the battery acts like its dead..
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 07:16 PM
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A bad alternator is sometimes notorious for draining batteries. something you might want to check
 
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Old 09-21-2006, 07:20 PM
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Is the battery dead or maybe your starter. If you had a weak battery before it is possible it killed the starter. When you hook up the battery (while it has a good charge) and you see a big spark as you touch the last terminal to the battery you have a drain going on somewhere.
 
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Old 09-22-2006, 07:53 AM
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Found out it was just a bad connection..everythings goin good now..thanxx everyone for your help
 
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