rawsondsr

Member

• Jan 21, 2015

• #1

I think i have a battery drain. What is the best way to test and find out what is draining?

 

bellowhead

111 Terra Series Viatorem

• Jan 21, 2015

• #2

I've had brain drain today, over what period of time is your battery loosing its power?

 

rawsondsr

Member

• Jan 21, 2015

• #3

Overnight, barely enough to crank engine over. new battery fitted.

 

mozz smith

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2015

• #4

hi whats car details ?????? year engine etc ??????????? cheers mozz

ooops sorry just seen it 84 -110 ,,, sorry mate cant help there unless it has a r.f. receiver , but it wont have cheers mozz

 

Last edited: Jan 21, 2015

Mcclegend

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2015

• #5

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yFCT-YZbU5o

Explains it quite well.

 

payydg

Well-Known Member

• Jan 23, 2015

• #6

Pull the fuses and meter across the gap. Should narrow it down a bit.

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jan 23, 2015

• #7

Just because the battery is new doesn't mean it's any good. Lots of new batteries fail quickly these days even big name brands like Varta.
A DC current clamp meter will identify the level of drain from the battery (if any) Not expensive from CPC.