RX-7 Battery Problem

Quick Red Head

Quick Red Head

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Hey all, I have a buddy with a 1990 RX-7 with a battery issue. He is on his 3rd battery in like 2 months, the last one he put in last week, didn't drive the car, and today the battery has half a volt of charge in it. Any ideas on what is happening? Every battery he puts in it just dies.

Thanks
 
dumbo

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I would agree with nick if only he is loosing all his accesories while driving and constantaly needs boosting. Get the alternator checked...its free.
 
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Quick Red Head;1535459 said:
Hey all, I have a buddy with a 1990 RX-7 with a battery issue. He is on his 3rd battery in like 2 months, the last one he put in last week, didn't drive the car, and today the battery has half a volt of charge in it. Any ideas on what is happening? Every battery he puts in it just dies.

Thanks
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nick88;1535462 said:
Alternator.
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In the above scenario the Alternator had no role to play, I'd be looking for what's drawing current while the car is off.
 
RazoE

RazoE

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aftermarket stereo or alarm..?

seems like something's constantly pulling current and draining it. If he doesn't drive it very often, the alternator has no time to charge the battery, so it dies..
 
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