Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 15:15:47 -0800 From: TimeRangernopsam.com Subject: Re: why so many dead batteries in my 900?
On Tue, 30 Nov 1999 16:11:49 GMT, boomer9119nopsameja.com wrote: >I have just again replaced the battery in my '85 900 Turbo. The last >battery was installed Dec 98 and before that Oct 98 and Aug 98. I have >fortunately been using Sears Diehards and so the replacements have been >free. Their test indicates the car's charging system is OK and the >battery is dead each time. But I suspect maybe something in the car is >killing the battery - I don't know. I only drive 4 miles a day - to the >train station and back. I know this is bad but could this really totally >destroy the battery? I own a pretty good three stage battery charger but >whenever I hook it up to the battery it indicates the battery is charged >up and so it doesn't do anything. I am thinking of buying a new car, but >if my commuting will kill the battery in it too, then maybe I should >stick with my trusty (most of the time) old Saab. Any ideas? > Before you attemp to hook up the charger or test with a meter, turn the headlights on for 5 minutes. This will drain the "surface charge" from the battery and you will get a better indication of the battery's true state. By driving only 4 miles a day, your engine is not being given enough time to fully recharge the battery after starting. You might be replenishing 98% of the charge and everyday you are losing a little more. -- The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson. Straight Shootin Y'all.