Thread: Battery losing charge

Originally Posted by Nicky

I don't know if there is a test for a dicky diode in the alternator, don't want a costly whole new one.

How about disconnecting the alternator overnight? No drop = suspect alternator.

Have you done a current draw check?

I wouldn't discount a dud (new) battery yet either, or a wiring/earthing fault, or accessory/light not switching off.
Just thinking out loud here.
Good luck.

Hi Nicky and as above, but does your battery voltage drop below 10.6v or just down to 10.6v.

If it doesn’t drop any further than that, it would sound like you have dropped a cell in the battery.

Thanks Guys,
Stealer said it was a short in the fuse-box, making the ignition live when the key is turned off.
Credible? Which fuse?

Originally Posted by Nicky

Thanks Guys,
Stealer said it was a short in the fuse-box, making the ignition live when the key is turned off.
Credible? Which fuse?

Auth. LR dealer?
Yes?

It's true then .

Originally Posted by Nicky

Thanks Guys,
Stealer said it was a short in the fuse-box, making the ignition live when the key is turned off.
Credible? Which fuse?

If that's the case, it's obviously just a trickle of current that's not enough to blow a fuse, but enough to flatten the battery. It could be just a build up a muck or something.
Dirt plus moisture will provide a path to earth.

Originally Posted by Scouse

Auth. LR dealer?
Yes?
It's true then .

They said fuse 20, and as it's a printed circuit, the fuse-box has to be replaced??. Waiting on part.
I can disconnect the battery overnight, a p... in the ..., but surely pulling fuse 20 is quicker and cleaner, as a temporary repair.
Any thoughts?
Thanks

It might be the feed side of the fuse where the problem is. If so, removing the fuse will have no effect.