Troubleshooting Car Battery

These section covers all possible battery related problem in your vehicle.

Its a useful Car battery troubleshooting guide which you can refer to solve battery related problem with your vehicle.

Battery problem in your car is sometimes very easy to identify,but on some cases you just ignore the battery issue,when its actually the problem with your vehicles battery..At our Autogarage Repair center,we have seen new batteries coming faulty.

Sometimes the battery shows same voltage(12volt),but still its faulty.This is because battery getting old.A basic life of car battery is approx 2 to 4 years.Its not that it will not perform after 4 years but mostly these batteries are to be replaced,to make your vehicles electrical system upto mark.

Regarding replacing car batteries i will say.Always buy branded batteries if possible.Why because local aftermarket batteries are made up of weak internal cells.Cells are inside the battery,which actually hold the charge.If the cells are weak,then battery will not remain charged or loose its charge in few hours.

A branded battery is bit costly,but you will really enjoy its performance.Also if in case a new brand original battery gets faulty,you have warranty on it.So there is no risk of investing in original genuine battery product.
As compared to aftermaket local batteries,they don't come with warranty and there is just few months guaranty provided.
Some times these aftermarket low cost batteries don't get completely faulty,but there performance will be very weak or it will not support your vehicles system.

Here in these section, we have mentioned types of Auto battery related problems with there respective solutions to troubleshoot the car battery problem.

Also details are provided to maintain your vehicles battery,for more battery life.

Please Check the list of help links mentioned below.


How to troubleshoot car battery? 
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-troubleshoot-car-battery.html 


How to Replace Battery Cables ?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-battery-cables.html

How to Inspect Car battery?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-inspect-car-battery.html

How to Test Car Battery?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-test-car-battery.html

Car Battery Servicing?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-battery-servicing.html

How to Replace Car Battery?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-car-battery.html

How to Inspect Car battery Terminals?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-inspect-car-battery-terminals.html

How to clean car Battery terminals?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-clean-car-battery-terminals.html

How to Replace Broken Car Battery Cables?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-broken-car-battery.html

Service Battery Warning Light On Dash?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/service-battery-warning-light-on-dash.html

Ford Ranger Battery light stays steady ON?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-ranger-battery-light-stays-steady.html

Are Old Car Batteries Faulty?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/10/are-old-car-batteries-faulty.html

2001 Buick Lesabre: Remove seat to replace battery? http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2001-buick-lesabre-remove-seat-to.html

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Battery and Oil Warning Light Comes ON? 
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-battery-and.html

How to replace battery on 2004 Toyota Tacoma? 
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-battery-on-2004-toyota.html 

Battery Light and ABS Light on Dash

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/battery-light-and-abs-light-on-dash.html

Car battery loosing its charge overnight? 

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-battery-loosing-its-charge.html

Battery and brake Warning lights on Dash

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/10/battery-and-brake-warning-lights-on-dash.html

2007 Ford Expedition: How to shift car in neutral with Dead Battery

http://www.howtorepairguide.com/2012/11/2007-ford-expedition-how-to-shift-car.html

After replacing Alternator, the battery indicator light Comes ON dash? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/after-replacing-alternatorthe-battery.html

1998 Ford F150 pickup Battery Drains overnight due to Alternator? 

Alternator drains car battery?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1998-ford-f150-pickup-battery-drains.html

2002 Ford Focus sits over night and battery goes dead? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2002-ford-focus-sits-over-night-and.html

Toyota Corolla: Battery Drains out?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/toyota-corolla-battery-drains-out.html

1999 Ford Taurus: Battery not holding Charge?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/1999-ford-taurus-battery-not-holding.html

2011 Toyota Prius: Hybrid battery cost and life? 

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2011-toyota-prius-hybrid-battery-cost.html

2001 Toyota Camry: No start After replacing Battery?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2001-toyota-camry-no-start-after.html

2006 Lexus LS430: No clock, radio, gps, climate control After Battery Cross Jumped? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2006-lexus-ls430-no-clock-radio-gps.html

2007 Toyota RAV4: Battery Warning Light Flashing on Dash? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2007-toyota-rav4-battery-warning-light.html

Replacing Battery Cables on 1998 Lexus ES300? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/replacing-battery-cables-on-1998-lexus.html 

Ford Windstar battery dies in few days? 
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/10/ford-windstar-battery-dies-in-few-days.html

2012 Toyota Prius: Battery Recharging? 

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/2012-toyota-prius-battery-recharging.html

2005 Chevrolet Venture: Battery Replacing Procedure? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2005-chevrolet-venture-battery.html

Toyota Prius: Hybrid Battery Rebuild? 

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/toyota-prius-hybrid-battery-rebuild.html

Chevy HVAC Controls Not Working After Battery Disconnect? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/chevy-hvac-controls-not-working-after.html


How to remove battery on 2007 Chevrolet Impala LTZ? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/how-to-remove-battery-on-2007-chevrolet.html


Main fuse popping when connecting battery? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/main-fuse-popping-when-connecting.html


After disconnecting and reconnecting battery Mercedes will not start?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/after-disconnecting-and-reconnecting.html


After replacing battery, ignition not working? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/after-replacing-batteryignition-not.html


How to reset Radio code after car battery is died? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-reset-radio-code-after-car.html


Battery died and car locked? 

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/battery-died-and-car-locked.html

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Ford Windstar battery dies in few days

New Battery just get dead in few days

Replaced 2 new alternator and still battery dies.Replacing the battery makes the problem solve but new battery only lasts few days,say 3 to 4 days and after that it dies.

Very serious issue.One of our customer at our garage faced these kind of frustrating problem with his 2002 Ford Windstar vehicle.

Here is where our troubleshooting started............

First inspect the fuses under hood.

In these particular case the problem looked like it was fuse.
We removed all the fuse one by one.
But after removing fuse number 103 and 119 under hood,the problem seemed to be solved a bit.
Its not necessary,that in your case also these fuses will solve the issue.May be it will be some other fuse.

But after few days same problem returned as it was before.We all ready replaced these both fuses with new fuses,but the problem was same as before.It only lasted for a day or two.So as for further troubleshooting,.We have to remove each and every part fuse panel to confirm where the problem lies.



Now its clear that some of the component or fuse is draining the battery or making the battery gets short and dead internally.So you will have to keep the volt meter handy.The battery voltage is approx or near to 12 volts.Remove one component at a time and view the battery voltage.If the battery voltage gets to 12 or the meter reading gets increased then you know,that particular fuse is causing the problem.

TRY THESE PROCEDURE:---


Install all the fuses back into their locations. Open the driver door. Use a screwdriver or similar object to close the door latch so the vehicle thinks the door is closed. Visually make sure all the lights go OFF inside. If it has a delay, it may take awhile.

Now install your meter on the battery cable. Wait about 10 to 20 minutes until everything has a chance to go to sleep. Now go under the dash and remove the fuses mentioned before one by one. Remove one. If no change in the meter reading, put it back in. Move to to the next one. and so on until all three have been tried.



There was no electronic trailer brake controller installed so skip that one.
If the above mentioned procedure is not helping,then you know that problem is not the fuse,but the module itself.
WE had to disconnect the rear electronic module. The module  is located behind the right rear trim panel.

To get access to the module remove the right rear quarter trim panel. Then remove the jack mounting bracket and the REM is located behind that bracket.
For confirming the problem with module,
You don't need to remove it, just unplug it. Just do the same thing for the lift gate that you did for the driver door to make the vehicle think it's closed.Press the lift gate latch with screw driver,keeping the lift gate open.

Now with the lift gate connector disconnected,measure the battery voltage and battery ampere.The voltage between battery positive and battery negative terminals and battery ampere between battery negative terminal and battery  near by grounding.

See these is how the Rear electronic module looks:---




In these previous case the problem got solved after disconnecting the REM module.
But without making the REM module connected,there are many other vehicle features that will stop working.So REM module i very much necessary.


The REM is a common issue that causes battery drain. there is no easy way around replacing the REM. It controls too many things like your rear lights and turn signals.

When you replace the REM you will need to take the vehicle to a ford dealership to have it set up using the factory scan tool. No aftermarket tool  will do this.The Module has to be programmed by proper tool,to make it work and control all functions of the vehicle.

Once we got the REM module,the problem seems to be gone.

Yes these was one of the costly repair for the customer,but at least his problem is solved.We identifies the cause of problem and got it programmed by near by ford dealership.

The battery drain issue is solved.

These details will help.
Thanks.

Car battery loosing its charge overnight?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-battery-loosing-its-charge.html

Toyota Corolla: Battery Drains out?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/toyota-corolla-battery-drains-out.html

1999 Ford Taurus: Battery not holding Charge?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/1999-ford-taurus-battery-not-holding.html

2007 Toyota RAV4: Battery Warning Light Flashing on Dash?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2007-toyota-rav4-battery-warning-light.html

Replacing Battery Cables on 1998 Lexus ES300?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/replacing-battery-cables-on-1998-lexus.html

2005 Chevrolet Venture: Battery Replacing Procedure?

Replacing Chevy Battery.

The electrical box is on top of the old battery,it has to be removed.
The battery is located under hood.

Shift the van into park and set the parking brake. Turn the engine off and remove the keys from the ignition. Pop the hood.

CAUTION: Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is extremely flammable and may explode violently if ignited by a spark or a flame.
Battery acid is extremely corrosive and causes severe personal injury if the acid comes into contact with the skin, and blindness if the acid comes into contact with the eyes.
In order to avoid severe personal injury, use extreme caution when servicing the battery or battery-related components.

IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Remove and reposition the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
2. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
3. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery .
4. Remove the battery positive cable from the battery .
5. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
6. Remove the battery .
7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery .

UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Open and support the hood.
2. Remove the cover from the underhood electrical center.
3. Remove the bolt retaining the underhood electrical center to the upper tie bar.
4. Rotate and remove the electrical center from the right sheet metal diagonal brace.
5. Remove the right sheet metal diagonal brace.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure
Engine Electrical.
7. Remove the nut (1) retaining the positive battery cable to the underhood electrical center.
8. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the stud.
9. Remove the lower cover from the underhood electrical center.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the underhood electrical center.
11. Remove the underhood electrical center.
Reverse to reinstall.

The Diagrams to help you are shown below:-----

UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK

UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK

Battery Cable location for Chevy Venture:

Lower Electrical cover Shown.

This details will help.

Thanks.

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