flat battery

[tom t]

ive recently changed my halfords battery to a good working battery as when i wouldnt drive the car for a few days the battery would be completely flat. (still need to take that back) now my other battery has gone flat after 3 days. could really do with some advice and ideas as to what could be the cause of this. as its getting beyond annoying now thanks

[Kris M]

Have you checked the battery is actually getting charged when the engine is running ????

[Bigfoot]

You got an alarm, or possible drain on the battery somewhere. Batteries shouldn't die within 3 days unless its not charging like Kris said or you got a drain on it whilst not in use.

[tom t]

pretty sure its charging as when its driven daily its fine. yeah there is some sort of toad alarm on there. how could i find this drain? thanks

[Os8472]

First off get a volt meter, whac it on the battery and you should get 12volts, start the car up and it should go up to 14volts, if it doesn't somit ain't with your altinator

[tom t]

will do that when i get a voltmeter ta

[Os8472]

will do that when i get a voltmeter ta


Or you could take a drive up to Bury and me and MarkyB could take a look

[tom t]

i should really but ud laugh at the state of my 5 lol. ive got to redo my forklift test in bury next thursday and friday come to think of it. if youd be about...thanks

[dave j gtt]

look for bad earths :crap:

[Os8472]

i should really but ud laugh at the state of my 5 lol. ive got to redo my forklift test in bury next thursday and friday come to think of it. if youd be about...thanks


You ain't seen Marks raider, the word ****ter don't even begin to cover it lol, although it is getting better.

Next frrday afternoon after 5 I can do

[tom t]

lol, that sounds gd m8 i will pm you