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Old 11-07-2013, 04:57 PM
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1994 Accord Dx
Im not sure where to start.I thought I might have an alternator problem, but after I jump the battery the lights stay bright.The car will start and run well for a day but over night,it won't roll over.I can't believe the battery is bad,fairly new. It's like something is draining the battery after it has been shut off.Please advise
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Old 11-07-2013, 05:26 PM
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Need to do a little testing.

Start by removing the battery cable at night. Attach it in the cable in the am and see what happens.....might do this over a few days just to be sure. While there, won't hurt to be sure the cables are clean and tight.

Many parts stores will test the charging system (including the battery) for free.....worth taking the car or at least the battery by one and see what they say.
 
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Old 11-07-2013, 05:50 PM
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Thanks,what you said makes sense,will do
 
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Old 11-12-2013, 05:03 PM
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Car starts fine when I leave cable disconnected overnite.So I know the battery is okay,something is obviously draining it.
 
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Old 11-13-2013, 06:11 PM
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Do you have a volt meter and some time? Finding the "draw" can take some time. One thing you might check just for grins is the glove box light,

From there, as I said.....a volt meter and time.

Here is an example of the testing that will be needed: Battery Drain Parasitic Draw Testing
 
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Old 11-18-2013, 04:07 PM
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afraid i'm not skilled enough to read meter,would not know were to start
 
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