HIBrown 11 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I can not keep my new battery charged in my car. Garaged with a cover. Have to charge then use, and dead again in 2 days? Any ideas where to look? TIA Link to post Share on other sites
Hemi Dude 239 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 How good are you with a Volt/Ohm meter? Link to post Share on other sites
ghostymosty 48 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 probably a light staying on in trunk, spare tire compartment, under hood, etc. Try going out after dark and see if there is light shining through anywhere. If not then the easy way is to pull one fuse at a time and see when the battery drain stops. The squiggly under hood light wire is a common culprit for damaged areas that may be grounding out and draining the battery without a light being on, seat wiring under the carpet is another one of those. Link to post Share on other sites
Hemi Dude 239 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Have you checked your inside rear view mirror? Check it in the dark... You might have accidentally turned on the switch when you adjusted the mirror some days ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HIBrown 11 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Thanks all. I will check this all. Great stuff! Link to post Share on other sites
pesd 24 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I know in my car the engine inspection light under the hood shorted out. Link to post Share on other sites
HIBrown 11 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Hemi Dude is a genius!!!! Thanks a ton! Howard 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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