Hello guys

My car battery drains over night once you park it without using it. You will need to jump start it with another battery for it to work.

Please if anyone have had the issue, let me know and if you know any legit mechanic in lagos or ogun state (OTA Precisely) that can solve the issue, let me know as well.

You have a parasitic battery drain. Luckily, you can usually embark on a DIY to find the cause of a parasitic draw yourself. First make sure no electrical components are on. Turn off the radio, AC, lights, wipers, etc. and close your glovebox. Engage the emergency brake, turn your vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition if you haven't already. Then, close all of the doors and the trunk so that none of the circuits are activated Get a digital multimeter and connect to the negative battery terminal of your vehicle. Then, remove the fuses one at a time while watching for changes in the multimeter’s reading. Once the readin drops, you’ve found tha culprit and can take steps to repair it.

Kingdemu:
You have a parasitic battery drain. Luckily, you can usually embark on a DIY to find the cause of a parasitic draw yourself. First make sure no electrical components are on. Turn off the radio, AC, lights, wipers, etc. and close your glovebox. Engage the emergency brake, turn your vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition if you haven't already. Then, close all of the doors and the trunk so that none of the circuits are activated Get a digital multimeter and connect to the negative battery terminal of your vehicle. Then, remove the fuses one at a time while watching for changes in the multimeter’s reading. Once the readin drops, you’ve found tha culprit and can take steps to repair it.

I thought multimeters have a red and black wire. Would you connect both to the negative terminal of the battery? I’m not good with electronics

lilkech:


I thought multimeters have a red and black wire. Would you connect both to the negative terminal of the battery? I’m not good with electronics

Yes it true the multimeter has both a black wire and a red wire attached to it as well as several different input slots. On tge multimeter, be sure to connect the black wire to the "com" (common ground) input and plug the red wire into the highest amp input (usually 20A). Set the dial on the multimeter to measure amps. On the battery, place the red lead through the metal circle at the end of the negative battery cable. Touch the black lead to the negative battery terminal.

Kingdemu:
Yes it true the multimeter has both a black wire and a red wire attached to it as well as several different input slots. On tge multimeter, be sure to connect the black wire to the "com" (common ground) input and plug the red wire into the highest amp input (usually 20A). Set the dial on the multimeter to measure amps. On the battery, place the red lead through the metal circle at the end of the negative battery cable. Touch the black lead to the negative battery terminal.

Thanks a lot. I also have a battery drain issue and I couldn’t for the life of me understand how to use a multimeter before now. I’d try what you’ve posted. I appreciate your help.

lilkech:


Thanks a lot. I also have a battery drain issue and I couldn’t for the life of me understand how to use a multimeter before now. I’d try what you’ve posted. I appreciate your help.

You're welcome

I did the parasitic drain procedure on an S class last year and it ended up being the tuner for the TV that was the culprit.

Kingdemu:
You have a parasitic battery drain. Luckily, you can usually embark on a DIY to find the cause of a parasitic draw yourself. First make sure no electrical components are on. Turn off the radio, AC, lights, wipers, etc. and close your glovebox. Engage the emergency brake, turn your vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition if you haven't already. Then, close all of the doors and the trunk so that none of the circuits are activated Get a digital multimeter and connect to the negative battery terminal of your vehicle. Then, remove the fuses one at a time while watching for changes in the multimeter’s reading. Once the readin drops, you’ve found tha culprit and can take steps to repair it.

Okay, thanks

Kingdemu:
You have a parasitic battery drain. Luckily, you can usually embark on a DIY to find the cause of a parasitic draw yourself. First make sure no electrical components are on. Turn off the radio, AC, lights, wipers, etc. and close your glovebox. Engage the emergency brake, turn your vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition if you haven't already. Then, close all of the doors and the trunk so that none of the circuits are activated Get a digital multimeter and connect to the negative battery terminal of your vehicle. Then, remove the fuses one at a time while watching for changes in the multimeter’s reading. Once the readin drops, you’ve found tha culprit and can take steps to repair it.

Also have you done this before or do you own a mercedes?

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