Car battery woes

[35R]

Hi guys

I've having issues with my car battery; i've gone through 2 batteries in two weeks. The scangauge tells me the voltage is sitting at 12.4 at rest (just accessories on) and about 13.8 whilst driving. Something is wrong. A couple of weeks ago i was getting a warning indicator on the dash "rear lamp failure" but I couldnt find any blown bulb. I have a feeling perhaps some bulb is staying on permanently, or else perhaps my alternator is stuffed. Any ideas?

[cosmo vyss]

I would be leaning towards the alternator. Good luck with it.

JB

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

Hi guys

I've having issues with my car battery; i've gone through 2 batteries in two weeks. The scangauge tells me the voltage is sitting at 12.4 at rest (just accessories on) and about 13.8 whilst driving. Something is wrong. A couple of weeks ago i was getting a warning indicator on the dash "rear lamp failure" but I couldnt find any blown bulb. I have a feeling perhaps some bulb is staying on permanently, or else perhaps my alternator is stuffed. Any ideas?

Do you have a tracker duncan ? as that can cause that problem,also the the stereo's play up on those and drain the battery,also watch out for incar phone kits as they cause drains as well,goodluck

regards sonny

[35R]

Do you have a tracker duncan ? as that can cause that problem,also the the stereo's play up on those and drain the battery,also watch out for incar phone kits as they cause drains as well,goodluck

regards sonny

No tracker Sonny. I did have one on a HSV of mine a while ago (insurance co demanded it) and as you suggest it was a right royal pain, depleting the battery, slowly but surely. I went through a few batteries.

[Pulse Red]

No tracker Sonny. I did have one on a HSV of mine a while ago (insurance co demanded it) and as you suggest it was a right royal pain, depleting the battery, slowly but surely. I went through a few batteries.

Old post but I have been in that situation an Optima yellow top is your friend.