Battery Draining Insanely Quick
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Battery Draining Insanely Quick
Hey guys,
I've been having issues with my battery lately. Since I've gotten back to school, my battery has drained completely three times in the span of 2-3 days between uses. My old battery was able to be jumped once, but when we tried again we couldn't get it to start. We figured it was just the battery had finally given out (I've only had the car for about a year now, but it looked pretty old), so I bought a new one and popped it in. Good to go. Fast forward two or three weeks from that point, and it's dead again. So dead this time, that the security alarm goes off whenever you try to jump it. I'm thinking it's one of two things: either the HFL (hopefully this) or the alternator. Alternator doesn't really make sense since I've had no issues electrically while driving the car. Just wanted to see if someone could confirm my suspicions for me. Thanks!
I've been having issues with my battery lately. Since I've gotten back to school, my battery has drained completely three times in the span of 2-3 days between uses. My old battery was able to be jumped once, but when we tried again we couldn't get it to start. We figured it was just the battery had finally given out (I've only had the car for about a year now, but it looked pretty old), so I bought a new one and popped it in. Good to go. Fast forward two or three weeks from that point, and it's dead again. So dead this time, that the security alarm goes off whenever you try to jump it. I'm thinking it's one of two things: either the HFL (hopefully this) or the alternator. Alternator doesn't really make sense since I've had no issues electrically while driving the car. Just wanted to see if someone could confirm my suspicions for me. Thanks!
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Thanks guys I will check that out tomorrow. Is there anyway to stop my alarm from going off while recharging the battery? Also, do you know how much it costs to replace the HFL?
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There is not an option to put another bluetooth module up there unless you install an aftermarket one.
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Originally Posted by Csakstar
Thanks guys I will check that out tomorrow. Is there anyway to stop my alarm from going off while recharging the battery? Also, do you know how much it costs to replace the HFL?
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That could be. I only drive about a mile or two a day while I'm on campus. I'll start with the HFL and I'll have my shop check out the alternator for me next time I'm there.
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Gotcha. I've found Bluetooth modules that cost less and do more than the stock one so I'll probably just remove the HFL and put in one of the aftermarket ones.
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Originally Posted by Csakstar
I honestly feel stupid now. Thank you
We all gotta learn one way or another
Also aftermarket > HFL
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