Saab 94 battery draining even after recharging. bought new battery but no better. needing jump start every journey.
Variant: 1.9taxi sport
Model Year: 2006
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Battery has to be charged after every journey. Bought new battery no improvement. Have had to be rescued numerous times as car refuses to start once stopped even on short journey.
Posted: Aug 19, 2020 (4 years ago)
First Check charging rate of alternator and battery earth and main fuses ,does sound like a charging issue from your description of the fault,please update with findings ,Thanks
Posted Aug 19, 2020 (4 years ago)
If car battery flat and needing charged after a short journey , there must be some amount of drain on battery . A large drain like that should be easily found with systematic checking .
Posted Aug 19, 2020 (4 years ago)
I would go with a drain through the alternator for it to flatten the battery so quick, good way to check is fully charge battery disconnect alternator keep wires away from metal parts (insulate) connect battery lock car and leave overnight connect up see what happens when you start it , i have had this problem a few times and it has been the alternator.
Posted Aug 20, 2020 (4 years ago)
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