My car needs to be jump started more often?

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02-24-2008, 06:16 PM

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Have you checked for a current draw on the battery when the car is shut off? May be you have an electrical problem that is draining it. I had a problem a few years back with a bad power antenna that did not shut off when the car was off. Rewired it to shut off with the ignition and problem solved.

Batteries should last much longer than 3 years.

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02-24-2008, 06:19 PM

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ok, problem fixed, needed a new battery. Was an '03 battery and needed more higher crank amps since I have a sound system, and a few other things compared to how my car was when I got it 3 years ago.

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02-25-2008, 05:25 AM

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How would you check to see if there is a draw? Volt meter?

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02-25-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Enthralled,Feb 23 2008, 01:02 PM

I would buy a new battery.

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02-25-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AP1FTW00,Feb 25 2008, 09:25 AM

How would you check to see if there is a draw? Volt meter?

No, ammeter. Looking for current draw. Any multimeter should be able to do it. BTW, do not be fooling with an ammeter and a car battery unless you know what you are doing.