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andrewjbell · 02-25-2013, 12:16 PM

I have a 2003 ford tar that the battery keeps going dead on me. I have had the battery check out and altternator check both are gud. But I can't understand y the battery keep dieing on me. I need help Please

it'sthatcar · 02-25-2013, 12:59 PM

Have you checked to see if there is a light that stays on when the car is shut off? Like cab lights, trunk/cargo area light? How long is it between starts that the battery dies?

andrewjbell · 02-25-2013, 03:38 PM

It happen fridayi got a boost off then Saturday I drove it Sunday I didn't drive it and.it Did it this morning

Breeves002 · 02-25-2013, 06:46 PM

Well how do you know the battery is good? Did they load test it properly or just put this small thing on it and say its good?

I agree. Check for something staying on. If the battery truly is good, then something is draining it or it isn't charging correctly.

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sheila · 02-25-2013, 08:20 PM

Welcome Andrew!

Roach · 02-25-2013, 08:56 PM

Something could be grounding out. Is there any custom wiring in it anywhere? [New interior/exterior lights, sound systems, etc..]

Lgbpop · 02-25-2013, 09:47 PM

Other concern is, how long do you run the car after jump-starting it? If it's down to the shopping center and back, you won't charge the battery up enough to do any good. It needs a good, deep overnight charge or a long drive.

Blkfordtaurusman · 02-25-2013, 10:13 PM

1) Could have corrosion Inside your battery clamps. Brush in side your battery clamps. 2) Your alternator charging wire may be fried out or burnt in the middle of the insulation and not transferring the charge. 3) your ground post could be corroded and compromised. 4)Are your battery clamps on loose? 5) perhaps a parasitic power draw from a bunch of endless sources? You may want to invest in a battery clamp that allows you to twist to disconnect the power until you successfully solve the problem. Google "disconnect type battery clamp". They are about $14. And if you have any accessories disconnect them.

caseitman · 02-25-2013, 11:24 PM

I agree with everyone with the draining idea, maybe you didn't completely shut all your doors (pulled that one before) or maybe you have a loose ground coming off of your battery that isn't giving it a good enough ground charge

andrewjbell · 02-26-2013, 06:22 PM

Yea I do have a sound system recently put in. Like 3 mnths. Ago

02-25-2013, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
andrewjbell Junior Member Member Number: 53193 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 Visit: My Garage Posts: 3 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	i need help I have a 2003 ford tar that the battery keeps going dead on me. I have had the battery check out and altternator check both are gud. But I can't understand y the battery keep dieing on me. I need help Please

02-25-2013, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
it'sthatcar Devoted Member Member Number: 49561 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minnesota Chapter: Northern Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SEL Comfort Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,252 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Have you checked to see if there is a light that stays on when the car is shut off? Like cab lights, trunk/cargo area light? How long is it between starts that the battery dies? __________________ 2004 SEL Comfort ~ Shadow Grey Metallic ~ Mach upgrade with Pioneer speakers in the doors and Kenwood speakers in the rear deck ~ tinted windows ~ amber rear turn signal mod

02-25-2013, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,204 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	i need help Well how do you know the battery is good? Did they load test it properly or just put this small thing on it and say its good? I agree. Check for something staying on. If the battery truly is good, then something is draining it or it isn't charging correctly. Sent from AutoGuide.com App __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE *http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/80-c...car-month.html*

02-25-2013, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Roach Graphic Designer Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 996 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Something could be grounding out. Is there any custom wiring in it anywhere? [New interior/exterior lights, sound systems, etc..] __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

02-25-2013, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lgbpop Technical Advisor Member Number: 7489 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Myers, Florida USA Chapter: Southeast Drives: '90 Taurus GL Wagon 3.0L; '65 Rambler Ambassador 990 convertible Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,494 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Other concern is, how long do you run the car after jump-starting it? If it's down to the shopping center and back, you won't charge the battery up enough to do any good. It needs a good, deep overnight charge or a long drive. __________________ "There is no try, or try not. There is only do, or do not." Someday, some hairy big-eared little alien is gonna steal that from me.

02-25-2013, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
andrewjbell Junior Member Member Number: 53193 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 Visit: My Garage Posts: 3 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	It happen fridayi got a boost off then Saturday I drove it Sunday I didn't drive it and.it Did it this morning

02-25-2013, 08:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 9,083 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 22	Welcome Andrew!

02-25-2013, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blkfordtaurusman Senior Member Member Number: 36955 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Il Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2004 Black Taurus w/ Tan Int. 3.0 Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 870 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	1) Could have corrosion Inside your battery clamps. Brush in side your battery clamps. 2) Your alternator charging wire may be fried out or burnt in the middle of the insulation and not transferring the charge. 3) your ground post could be corroded and compromised. 4)Are your battery clamps on loose? 5) perhaps a parasitic power draw from a bunch of endless sources? You may want to invest in a battery clamp that allows you to twist to disconnect the power until you successfully solve the problem. Google "disconnect type battery clamp". They are about $14. And if you have any accessories disconnect them. Last edited by Blkfordtaurusman; 02-25-2013 at 10:15 PM.

02-25-2013, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
caseitman Member Member Number: 24956 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4L V8 Visit: My Garage Posts: 322 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	I agree with everyone with the draining idea, maybe you didn't completely shut all your doors (pulled that one before) or maybe you have a loose ground coming off of your battery that isn't giving it a good enough ground charge

02-26-2013, 06:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
andrewjbell Junior Member Member Number: 53193 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 Visit: My Garage Posts: 3 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Yea I do have a sound system recently put in. Like 3 mnths. Ago

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