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Obviously leaving things like light on will drain the battery, but the most likely non-obvious thing would be damp on board, especially in any wiring in the bilges or low in the boat, for example to a bilge pump, that causes a leakage current to flow.
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Will a car battery charge wile driving if the negative termanal is loose?
No, the alternator will not charge the battery with the negative terminal loose.
Why does the battery not charge?
Corroded or loose battery connections, loose alternator drive belt, defective alternator, or dead cell in the battery.
What causes a battery to loose charge on a 1998 polaris 300 explorer?
A dead cell in the battery or something is on, such as the headlights. A stuck relay will also cause this. More likely than not, the battery has a dead cell and needs replacing.
Will a loose battery cable kill the battery?
A loose battery cable can cause the battery to not be able to receive a charge from the alternator. This can run the battery down. Will it kill the battery? Yes and no. Draining the battery once will do very little harm but it will do some. Run it down a few times and you can ruin the battery. Auto batteries are designed to be kept charged and are not designed to be run down and recharged like a deep cell marine battery or golf cart battery.
Why does your battery loose charge my Lincoln Continental while it runs?
Defective alternator or bad battery.
What causes alternator battery light to come on and then off itermittently?
Can be loose or corroded battery connections, loose drive belt, or the alternator is failing.
Why is your battery not getting charge when the alternator tested good twice?
Loose or corroded connections or the battery has a dead cell and will not accept a charge and must be replaced.
Why does Battery light stay on 2008 ultra classic harley?
A bad stator causes the battery not to charge. That makes the battery light come on. Some other things that can cause the battery light to come on are corroded or frayed cables or connections or a loose/bad ground cable.
What is the problem when the red battery light on your 2002 Ford Fiesta is lit but the car will start?
The red battery light indicates that the battery is not rceiving sufficient charge. Look for a loose belt or loose/dirty battery cable connection, or have the alternator and/or battery checked.
Can a loose battery cable cause a battery to go dead?
Yes. If it is loose on the side that comes from that alternator, then the alt. is not getting the opportunity to charge the battery. So basically you're running your car on pure battery and it will go dead accordingly
What are causes of battery light coming on in an 1991 Honda prelude?
A few causes that will make the Battery Light come on are: 1. Faulty Battery 2. Loose Battery Connection 3. Battery is not Charging, ie. Faulty Alternator
What causes bad starting?
A battery in poor condition, Dirty battery cable connections, Loose battery cable connections, A worn out starter,
