Car Battery lasted for few days only

[zainul]

Been having this issue on my Proton Putra 1999 (Auto) where the battery only lasted for few days (4-5 days) without starting the engine. After that the battery power will drop and i have to jump start or charge the battery first.

There seem to be something sucking the battery but i cant seem to figure out. I've sent it to a nearby mechanic but he can't detect it as well. Anyone can give some idea how to solve this?

 

[ken yeang]

From my experience, it was caused by a faulty ignition switch at steering column. The ignition remained on, even the car key was removed.
Just to share with you.

 

[es2611]

did u do any wiring prior to dat?

 

[Izso]

Being having this issue on my Proton Putra 1999 (Auto) where the battery only lasted for few days (4-5 days) without starting the engine. After that the battery power will drop and i have to jump start or charge the battery first.

There seem to be something sucking the battery but i cant seem to figure out. I've sent it to a nearby mechanic but he can't detect it as well. Anyone can give some idea how to solve this?

Too many possibilities.

1. If you have an immobilizer but had it bypassed or disabled, sometimes if you tap it wrongly the battery will drain big time.

2. Ignition like what Ken Yeang said

3. Your VS is faulty.

Easier to just list out all the things you have that are non-standard in your car.

Also, to test connect a multimeter in series to the negative terminal of your battery with the car turned off and check the ampere draw. Anything above 0.2/0.3 is too high.

 

[LesleyAprotto]

There are 2 possibilities....

1) Your car has got wiring problem, that is there might be bare wires in contact with the car body...

This can happen if your wire is broken or bitten by rats etc

2) Your new battery is faulty...

Certain unethical battery shop will fill in the distilled water instead of acid into your new battery...

At any cicumstances i think you are entitled to change a new battery as it is under warranty...

 

[xtremeleo]

current leakage,trace d source and rectify

 

[vr2turbo]

Can try locking with the key and do not activate the alarm.
Check also the Audio Head unit. My friend got one time Head unit remains on and draw current too....

 

[D7zul]

check alternator too

 

[toyest]

HI all sifu out there,

My Estima's car battery only lasts for 3 months. Earlier I was advised to change the alternator. After changing the alternator,the battery problem remains! Went to Toyotsu, they checked for leaking current, can't find any. They highlighted the alternator does not "store api", advise me to change alternator again! WTF.

Any suggestion?

 

[DanzEterna]

did u change your battery?

 

[toyest]

changed at least 3 times

 

[Izso]

HI all sifu out there,

My Estima's car battery only lasts for 3 months. Earlier I was advised to change the alternator. After changing the alternator,the battery problem remains! Went to Toyotsu, they checked for leaking current, can't find any. They highlighted the alternator does not "store api", advise me to change alternator again! WTF.

Any suggestion?

Park the car at home, start it up and let it idle. Open the hood and pull out the battery leads with the car idling. See how long the car idles and if it dies off really fast.. your alternator is in need of changing.

 

[toyest]

Just changed the alternator about 6 months ago, change again?

 

[Izso]

Just changed the alternator about 6 months ago, change again?

test first la.

You changed to a new one or recon unit? If recon then it's possible. If it's new claim warranty. If it's not the alternator then you have a current leak somewhere (but your mech confirmed there wasn't any right?)

Last possibility is you a zillion voltage stabilizers and they are faulty (does happen). Take it out and try.

 

[vr2turbo]

HI all sifu out there,

My Estima's car battery only lasts for 3 months. Earlier I was advised to change the alternator. After changing the alternator,the battery problem remains! Went to Toyotsu, they checked for leaking current, can't find any. They highlighted the alternator does not "store api", advise me to change alternator again! WTF.

Any suggestion?

Alternator charge the battery, don't store. If they do not know what they are doing, better find another mechanic....
They just need to check charging rate (voltage) of the alternator. If below level then only need to change. Looks like they do not know what is wrong so trial and error but you pay for it....

 

[DanzEterna]

maybe your alternator voltage is low? although its charging the battery but at a low voltage, thats y your batt does not last long.
try googling the exact alternator amp for your estima.

 

[Rleo6965]

Test removed + battery terminal and install back again. Notice tiny spark if +bat terminal touch the +bat post this is normal. . If spark have audible sound. You have problem with car wiring or shorted relays contacts. Have it check with car electrician.

 

[LesleyAprotto]

Definitely, there is a drain of current somewhere....

No choice but to check the whole car wiring system...

Also pls check the terminal head at negative side

The connector could be faulty, cracked and your charge cannot be stored in the battery...