[DML] Re: Battery not charging

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You start by cleaning ALL the "big" connections. If you don't know if
the alternator is charging go to a shop and most will test the battery
and alternator for free in the hopes of selling you soemthing. Sears
does it too. If the stop lights were drawing too much current then you
would be eating up fuses. If the battery is over 5-6 years old it is
probably shot.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Kevin Abato" <delorean@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I have somehting like this happening also and was meaning to post about
> it, but I am not sure where to start.
> 
> Brand new battery, but when I step on the brakes (when car is not
> running) everything dims!  If my car sits for more then 1-2 days with
> the batteryhooked up, it does not start.  Battery is dead.  I can jump
> it and it kicks right up.
> 
> After several hours, it also has issues starting.  It seems to have
> juice, but the starter turns for a second, and then clicks.
> 
> I guess I should start with checking the ground?  (I removed the battery
> switch, but that did nothing).
> What if the ground is not the prob?  What could be draining my battery
> so fast?
> 
> BTW:  It does start after being jumped and charging for a few min.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Almy [mailto:chris.almy@xxxx] 
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 6:37 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] Battery not charging
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I had a similar problem too. Even though I replaced the battery and 
> alternator, the battery would slowly drain. This was happening during 
> regular driving. The problem turned out to be a bad battery ground. The 
> connection from the negative cable to the frame was rusted and had over
> 45 
> ohms of resistance. With that amount, the alternator couldn't properly 
> charge the battery.
> 
> A quick temporary fix that worked for me was to use a jumper cable from
> the 
> negative battery post to the passenger seat belt bolt. This would bypass
> 
> the bad grounding point and allow the battery to charge.
> 
> Just be careful when repairing the ground. The bolt can easily break
> off. 
> Make sure you remove the lock nut inside the frame first.
> 
> Chris
> VIN 4099
> 
> At 06:19 PM 10/3/2004 +0000, you wrote:
> >Hey guys, I've noticed for a while now that every time I start my car, 
> >the battery seems to be getting a little weaker. This battery was just 
> >purchased in April so I don't think the battery is the problem. My volt
> 
> >gauge shows a good reading,








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