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Originally Posted by alex87f
Hi everyone,
My battery seems to keep dying on me quite often. I measured the power draw with an amp meter that, upon connection, shows 200+ma of power draw and then slowly drops over a minute or two to eventually stabilize around 40-45ma draw.
Is this a normal value? Or should I further investigate what's using power when the car is shut off?
BR,
Alex
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If you have not already done so, I suggest you check the fluid level in the battery. Also, clean the battery posts.
Also, you may want to have the battery load tested to see if it has a weak cell.
My 9 year old battery seems to get lazy every few months, so, I zap it with a battery charger for a few hours and that seems to perk it up for a few months. I only drive my car for about a dozen miles 2-3 times a week.
