1989 Ford Probe-Non Turbo-2.2Liter-4 Cylinder-Battery Not staying charged
#1
1989 Ford Probe-Non Turbo-2.2Liter-4 Cylinder-Battery Not staying charged
I recently replaced the alternator on my 89 Ford Probe about a week ago. After a day my battery died, so I thought maybe a burned it out so I bought a new battery. Then the battery died again. The terminals were loose and I could not get them to stay tight, so I replaced them and charged the battery, but the battery died again. I have no idea whats going on with it. If anyone has had a similar problem and could figure it out it would be much appreciated.
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How long did you wait before trying to start the car after charging the battery? Overnight, 1 day, two days?
Why did you need to replace the original alternator?
Why did you need to replace the original alternator?
Last edited by hanky; 03-08-2011 at 03:28 PM. Reason: addl info
#3
I replaced the alternator because the old one went bad. I think a barring went bad or something. After replacing the old battery I drove it for two days before the battery started dieing. At first I tried to tighten down the old terminals and charge the battery. Again it went bad only after a couple hours. So I replaced the old terminals, and again I charged the battery for several hours. I think I waited an hour after charging it for several hours to start it. I think I should also say that when jumped by another car it started right up if that helps at all. Why would how long I waited to try starting my car effect the battery not staying charged?
#4
My car also has a security system in it. I do not think it is stock. I believe that it was installed by the previous owner. Every time the terminals are removed it comes on and will not let the car start until after a button is pushed. I do not know if this is anything to do wit the fact that the battery is not holding a charge for more than a few hours. I am more curious as to if this is a stock thing on the 89 probe or if it is actually an aftermarket part.
#5
I had a aftermarket Viper alarm system in an 01 mustang that would draw the battery down. I finally went back to the stereo shop that installed and had them remove it. After that, problem solved. automatic used volkswagen gti portland oregon
Last edited by Douglas_48; 10-13-2011 at 01:50 PM.
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The thing is I did not know about the alarm until after replacing the alternator. It did not even turn on until the first time I removed the battery terminals. All the alarm is is a light the flashes inside the car with a button under the dash to turn it off. The only thing it does is keep the car from starting. I believe it used to have a horn but one of the previous owners must have disconnctd it.
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It would be a wise investment to invest in a voltmeter, doesn't have to be an expensive one.
With the voltmeter connected to the battery with the engine running and lights, blower motor running on hi , if the alternator did not maintain at least 14 volts on the meter you would know the alt is not charging enough.
With the voltmeter connected to the battery with the engine running and lights, blower motor running on hi , if the alternator did not maintain at least 14 volts on the meter you would know the alt is not charging enough.
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