What causes a Cadillac CTS battery to run dead?

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the CTS. Key got stuck in ignition in the start position. Car won’t start neither turn off completely won’t turn off leaving lights on the dash board on thus causing the battery to run dead.

How long does it take to charge a Cadillac battery?

Picked the car up and decided a good to drive over 100 miles was in order to (1) charge the battery and (2) too be sure handling etc ok after repair and wheel alignment. It sat for a week and then would not start. Charged for about 5 minutes and then off for 70 mile round trip with several starts. It sat for 2 hours and would not start.

When did I replace the battery on my Cadillac 07?

Our 07 is on it’s 3rd battery. The OE Group 101 lasted less than 2 years. Had random “no start”. Replaced with a Group 78 battery from Costco. Don’t recall exact timeframe but it started doing the same thing e.i. random no starts. Replaced it in Aug 2009 with another Costco Grp 78 battery but removed the cover. No problems since.

What to do about battery drain on a Cadillac?

First make sure the battery gets FULLY recharged after being dead, preferably overnight with a taper charger. Then eliminate parasitic drains.

Is the battery on my Cadillac being drained?

Battery being drained Again! – General Cadillac Forums – CaddyInfo Cadillac Forum Battery being drained Again! Battery being drained Again! The battery is being drained even though the car is turned off. I had this problem before and while I had a lot of help diagnosing the problem, it stopped before I could find the problem.

Why does my alternator not recharge my car battery?

Another problem may be a good battery, getting poor recharging. The battery may start the car fine in fully charged condition, but if the alternator is not putting out the proper voltage and amps, it will not only not recharge, driving the car will continue to discharge the battery.

When was the last time my battery was drained?

Battery being drained Again! The battery is being drained even though the car is turned off. I had this problem before and while I had a lot of help diagnosing the problem, it stopped before I could find the problem. The title of the thread was “Battery being Drained” and it was dated June 10, 2006.

Why is my car battery draining so fast?

To run the battery down over night, points to a pretty good drain. At least a light left on, it should be easy to determine if that is the cause. Don’t forget the light under the hood, in the glove box, and in the trunk. Another problem may be a good battery, getting poor recharging.

How long does a Cadillac battery Battery last?

If your battery is the original one in the 07 you are probably near the end of it’s life. In AZ anything over 2 years is a gift. A high charging rate often will shorten a battery’s life. For that reason if a battery is nearly discharged I prefer to recharge at a lower rate over a longer period.

Where did the battery die on my Cadillac SRX?

While on trip to texas, we were starting to enter freeway from rest stop near slidell la, as we were accelerating engine died leaving us with no power brakes or power steering. Managed to pull car off road. After 5-10 minutes tried starting car, engine fired uo ok so commenced trip.

Why does my car battery keep dying over and over?

If your car battery keeps dying over and over again, one of the simplest explanations is that there is some kind of drain on the system that persists after you remove the keys and lock the doors. Even if you’ve already ruled out obvious things like the headlights and dome light, there may still be a drain in your system.

What causes a Cadillac CTS battery to run dead?