Having to jump start car constantly.

[7Matt-GE]

so im trying to figure this out, bought a new battery because i had thought the old one was just old because i kept having to jump start it. Now im having the same problem with this battery. Could there be an electrical short some where in my car? if so where? what is draining my battery?

EDIT: it's not the alternator..cause it charges the battery..but what the heck?

 

[MKIIISupraGuy]

I had similar problem, I ended having to reset the brain on the security system, by unplugging the wire harness. I then recharged the battery and plugged the harness back in. All I can figure, is that the alarm was triggered and somehow went off and stayed triggered until it pulled the juice out of the battery. Your scenario might be different though, like if you have a high power stereo with amps. If the amps are wired wrong, they will pull power from the battery.

 

[hvyman]

you turning the key to the off position by pushing the lock button?

 

[7Matt-GE]

hmm i can't be too sure that i have a security system cause i never got like a trigger for it. ill try unplugging the ECU.

and i always put it in the lock position :\ i also have stock sound system.

 

[7Matt-GE]

just bumping this to see if anyone has some other ideas i can try!

 

[jetjock]

1) How do you know the charging system is working? State your test method.

2) If you have a flooded cell battery what is the electrolyte specific gravity before cranking?

3) What is battery voltage before cranking?

4) What is battery voltage during cranking attempts?

5) What is the parasitic drain?