Why does my Ram battery drain while driving?
Why does my Ram battery drain while driving?
If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Ram’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.
What to do if your Dodge Ram battery goes bad?
If you have a DC clamp-on ammeter clamp it to the positive battery lead and turn the truck off and let it sit for 30 minutes. Check to see if you have a parasitic load that doesn’t disappear.
How can I tell if my car battery is draining?
Connect a multi-meter between the positive battery post and the (disconnected) positive battery cable. Measure voltage draw. If you do have parasitic power drain, start pulling fuses one at a time to see if volt meter drops. If voltage drops when you pull a fuse, you’ve found the culprit.
Why does my Dodge Ram have a Batt light?
The batt light came on and had it tested, said alternator was bad got to the dealership and they couldn’t figure it out they replaced battery alternator and the 48v generator ( e torque sys) and it finally seems to be charging fine. I’ve been back in my truck for a couple weeks now, I guess time will tell.
If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Ram’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.
What kind of battery does a Dodge Ram 1500 have?
I have a ’99 Dodge Ram 1500. It has something draining the battery. We bought a new $100 battery and eventually the same thing. Dead. So we have time we park for more than a couple hours. When I when it touches the battery post. think (correct me if I’m wrong) is way too much. I’m suppose to be seeing more like 0.05..!? I also
What to do if your Cummins battery drains?
Load testing is the only way to know and Sears confirmed this in order to get warrantied. So, even if there is something you find draining them then most likely they need replaced anyway. I now hook up a battery tender so I don’t ruin another pair of good batteries.
Connect a multi-meter between the positive battery post and the (disconnected) positive battery cable. Measure voltage draw. If you do have parasitic power drain, start pulling fuses one at a time to see if volt meter drops. If voltage drops when you pull a fuse, you’ve found the culprit.
