prelude power problem
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prelude power problem
ok im having a power problem with my 97 prelude. everytime i go to start it up my batterys dead. last week we replaced the battery and it seemed to fix it for a couple days. i was thinking maybe it was a connection problem, because the other night i charged the battery all night then when i got up in the morning to leave for work and hooked the battery all back up it still wouldnt start but then when i jump started it, it starts up fine. so the only way i get the car to start right now is by jump starting it. any suggestions?
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load test the battery....if it fails replace it, check your terminals...replace if needed, crank the car and get it running, once running check for voltage at the alternator and at the battery...look for about 13.4-13.8 volts. if you dont have that check for a connection problem on your alt. or starter....still no replace the alt. and if none of that is it check your fuses then...... 
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also if that is all fine....check the positive cable while its connected to your battery for an amperage draw(current) after about 20 mins of the car sitting. if there is a decent amount(like 5 amps) start pulling fuses until the current stops, then troubleshoot that electrical system...maybe a faulty ground, switch relay etc.....
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[QUOTE=r2double0pala]ok i have a 97 prelude.[QUOTE]
i think i found your problem right there...
jfwy
check the alternator.
i think i found your problem right there...
jfwy
check the alternator.
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i had a similar problem with my car it was the negative cable, but my battery is in the trunk. try doing what i did to find out if its the negative cable. get jumper cables attach one end to the negative terminal on the battery and ground the other end to the chasis of the car, the car should start up if you have a bad ground.
