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Started the car to let warm up, walked back out 20 mins later and car was silent. Tried to restart and starter just clicked. Put on charger and tried later, it just rolled over and battery definitely was drained. No issues when last driven and no dash lights showing any trouble. Can it be some wire issue that grounded and drained the battery? Any ideas on what’s wrong? Thanks and Merry Xmas to all.
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Charge the battery up and start and report the voltage at the battery while running. Or better yet take somewhere (close) that can check the alternator.
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After I charged the battery the engine just rolls over but doesn’t fire
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Also, my 96 even with a DeWitts radiator would be pretty hot just idling for 20 minutes.
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I’m wondering if it’s a melted wire that’s grounding out and killing the battery.
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After I charged the battery the engine just rolls over but doesn’t fire
Does "rolls over" mean turn very slow or normal cranking speed.
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Originally Posted by z-corvette
I’m wondering if it’s a melted wire that’s grounding out and killing the battery.
Unplug the negative battery and put a voltmeter on amps setting between negative battery lead and battery...if you're pulling more than 30mA then you have a short somewhere. Start pulling fuses until the short disappears, that will at least point you to the circuit to look at further.
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Originally Posted by Whaleman
Does "rolls over" mean turn very slow or normal cranking speed.
rolls over normal
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Originally Posted by bac22
Unplug the negative battery and put a voltmeter on amps setting between negative battery lead and battery...if you're pulling more than 30mA then you have a short somewhere. Start pulling fuses until the short disappears, that will at least point you to the circuit to look at further.
ok. Thanks
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I wouldn’t leave any of my cars idling for 20 minutes without monitoring.
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If it's cranking over normally but not starting it may be fuel or ignition issue. The hunt begins.....
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