Battery Dieing

adieu · Oct 7th, 2009, 18:24

OK i've got a new battery fitted and it's being charged at 13.7volts. But within 4-5 days of the car being sat on the drive it's dead. Anyone have any idea of what might be draining it? Have checked the glove box light and all other int lights.

Anyone know what would still be getting power whilst the car is parked and locked?

It's an 855 T5R.

Thanks in advance.

FCPGroton · Oct 7th, 2009, 18:39

Do you have any aftermarket electrical parts installed on the car? Like a sterio, amp, alarm system, etc...

charlotte001 · Oct 7th, 2009, 19:27

Boot or door lights ? is the radio constantly live and not live on the ignition?

You could start by checking the earth straps on the car two on the engine one of the battery to see if one of them is in a bad state.

stevesR · Oct 7th, 2009, 21:13

also check door locks, mine was doing as yours is but over 2 days,it turned out to be the tailgate lock.

delta1066 · Oct 8th, 2009, 00:27

Could always be a dudd battery too. I know it sounds daft but I had one this year myself. It turned up wet. I thought it was condensation. After the car refused to start 4 days later I realised it was actually acid leaking. Got it refunded and bought one elsewhere.

Might be worth disconnecting the positive terminal and putting a meter between the battery and terminal while the engine IS NOT running and ignition is off. See how much current is being drawn.

btw like the turbo explanation in your sig lol

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adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Battery Dieing OK i've got a new battery fitted and it's being charged at 13.7volts. But within 4-5 days of the car being sat on the drive it's dead. Anyone have any idea of what might be draining it? Have checked the glove box light and all other int lights. Anyone know what would still be getting power whilst the car is parked and locked? It's an 855 T5R. Thanks in advance. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

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charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	battery Boot or door lights ? is the radio constantly live and not live on the ignition? You could start by checking the earth straps on the car two on the engine one of the battery to see if one of them is in a bad state. __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

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stevesR VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2021 17:25 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ipswich	also check door locks, mine was doing as yours is but over 2 days,it turned out to be the tailgate lock. __________________ Steve 855R Auto 1996

Oct 8th, 2009, 00:27	#5
delta1066 Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2010 17:12 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent	Could always be a dudd battery too. I know it sounds daft but I had one this year myself. It turned up wet. I thought it was condensation. After the car refused to start 4 days later I realised it was actually acid leaking. Got it refunded and bought one elsewhere. Might be worth disconnecting the positive terminal and putting a meter between the battery and terminal while the engine IS NOT running and ignition is off. See how much current is being drawn. btw like the turbo explanation in your sig lol

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