shuts itself off
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: richmond va
shuts itself off
i've replaced two batteries. something is draining em. had the alternator checked and it was still performing.
it runs for maybe 2 minutes after being jumped and then shuts down.
i had the key replaced when i lost the original...someone said it may be the chip in the new key. i don't think so, because i drove it to north carolina with no problems.
experts, please help before i spend too much at the dealership.
thanks in advance.
it runs for maybe 2 minutes after being jumped and then shuts down.
i had the key replaced when i lost the original...someone said it may be the chip in the new key. i don't think so, because i drove it to north carolina with no problems.
experts, please help before i spend too much at the dealership.
thanks in advance.
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I'm not an expert, so I haven't responded before.
On the other hand, you didn't give much information to go on either.
So, give out as much information as you can and maybe some of the electrical experts will chime in.
What tests have you performed?
You said something is draining your battery. Possibilities include: interior lights, under hood light, console lid light. Have you ruled any of those out as the cause?
Is the car all stock?
What about any aftermarket electrical devices? (sound system, alarm, etc.)
What year is the car?
Once you get started with the right information, I am sure there will be some more specific answers.
On the other hand, you didn't give much information to go on either.
So, give out as much information as you can and maybe some of the electrical experts will chime in.
What tests have you performed?
You said something is draining your battery. Possibilities include: interior lights, under hood light, console lid light. Have you ruled any of those out as the cause?
Is the car all stock?
What about any aftermarket electrical devices? (sound system, alarm, etc.)
What year is the car?
Once you get started with the right information, I am sure there will be some more specific answers.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Gainesville FL
Tell us the year.
Do you own a DVOM? Most meters have an ammeter fused at 10A but your no load current with everything tuned of should be less than 50mA or .05 Amps. Disconnect the battery cable abd connect the DVOM wired as an Ammeter between the battery post and the cable.
If you blow the 10A meter fuse then something heavy is on. REport back here results and get more help.
Have fun
Do you own a DVOM? Most meters have an ammeter fused at 10A but your no load current with everything tuned of should be less than 50mA or .05 Amps. Disconnect the battery cable abd connect the DVOM wired as an Ammeter between the battery post and the cable.
If you blow the 10A meter fuse then something heavy is on. REport back here results and get more help.
Have fun
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Pull the courtesy light fuse so you can keep the right side door open and gain access to the fuse block. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and connect your VOM (voltmeter, ohmeter, milliammeter test meter) set for amps between the neg cable and the neg battery post. You should normally see 50 milliamps or less, if more then pull one fuse at a time while you monitor the leakage current. If one fuse dramatically drops the leakage current, then you need to investigate that circuit further. I can offer further help when you tell us what year vette you have.
