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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:00 PM
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Have a 2000 accord replaced battery,checked starter and alternator all fine nothing plugged to ac,stock stereo. But still having problems starting after 4 or 5 days just clicking when trying to start.Could something else be draining power? any suggestions? thank you
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:38 PM
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This could mean poor battery connections, weak battery, of bad starter solenoid contacts.

Check battery connections for clean, secure connection.

Check battery voltage after 4-5 days. Batterys sometimes develop internal shorts that pull the voltage down after some time.

If connections and battery check OK, then starter may have weak solenoid contacts. This will cause the starter to click, even w/ a good strong battery.

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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:38 PM
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Does jump starting the battery allow the car to start?
 
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Old 04-02-2011 | 09:09 PM
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When i jump start it works right away
 
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Old 04-02-2011 | 09:19 PM
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Since you have a new battery, something is drawing current from the battery and draining it.

You will need a volt meter to test for amps. Then you will start pulling fuses to isolate what is drawing the current from your battery.

Copy and past this into your browser to see how to use the volt meter to find the draw.

Once you find out how much current is being drawn, I would unplug the alternator to see if that is drawing current, then move to pulling fuses to isolate the draw.

flashoffroad.com/electrical/Batteries/BatteryDrain.html
 
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Old 04-03-2011 | 08:56 PM
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thanks for the info i will try that and let you know if it solves my problem
 
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