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stephenkaili · 11-23-2008, 08:33 PM

I recently just bought a 93 240sx and it had switch on the battery. the lady i bought it from said for some reason the battery was draining and it would die if it sat longer than 6 hours. i have tested all the fuses and replaced the battery and checked the alternator does anyone have any idea what it could be?

projectRDM · 11-23-2008, 10:04 PM

There's a draw somewhere, is there anything aftermarket on the car (alarm, radio, lights, etc.)?

nrmskate · 11-23-2008, 10:14 PM

It may not be getting a sufficient ground, do this Technical Articles: DIY Grounding Kit and see if it helps.

Sorry, not trying to promote nico, but its a tut.

stephenkaili · 11-23-2008, 11:20 PM

well its grounded to the manifold and there is an aftermarket radion and alarm in there but neither of the work the stereo comes on but i get no sound and as far as the alarm goes its wired but doesnt work.

projectRDM · 11-24-2008, 08:07 AM

Disconnect/remove both completely, then see what happens.

stephenkaili · 11-24-2008, 08:17 AM

okay i did that and the car seems to be holding its charge is there anything i could do to be able to get my radio working without it draining my battery

ChiSleepyEyes · 11-24-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrmskate

It may not be getting a sufficient ground, do this Technical Articles: DIY Grounding Kit and see if it helps.

Sorry, not trying to promote nico, but its a tut.

you guys should really drop the hate and just hop on NICO, im on both and double the info helps through any situation i come across

11-23-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
stephenkaili Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville,TN Age: 32 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My battery keeps draining??? I recently just bought a 93 240sx and it had switch on the battery. the lady i bought it from said for some reason the battery was draining and it would die if it sat longer than 6 hours. i have tested all the fuses and replaced the battery and checked the alternator does anyone have any idea what it could be?

11-23-2008, 10:04 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	There's a draw somewhere, is there anything aftermarket on the car (alarm, radio, lights, etc.)? __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-24-2008, 08:07 AM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Disconnect/remove both completely, then see what happens. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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11-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#3
nrmskate Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 968 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	It may not be getting a sufficient ground, do this Technical Articles: DIY Grounding Kit and see if it helps. Sorry, not trying to promote nico, but its a tut.

11-23-2008, 11:20 PM	#4
stephenkaili Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville,TN Age: 32 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well its grounded to the manifold and there is an aftermarket radion and alarm in there but neither of the work the stereo comes on but i get no sound and as far as the alarm goes its wired but doesnt work.

11-24-2008, 08:17 AM	#6
stephenkaili Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville,TN Age: 32 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay i did that and the car seems to be holding its charge is there anything i could do to be able to get my radio working without it draining my battery