my car starts fine but after about 5 min in idle my battery goes dead

1996 HONDA ACCORD
214,000 MILES
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SMITHEREEN
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I had this problem about 2 weeks ago i was driving and my RPM was going up and down like crazy then just went to 0, and i was loosing power. I got it home and i took the alt out and had it checked it was good then i replaced my coil and ignition control module started the car idle for 5 min then the battery went dead, nothing came on like battery light or check engine light. Then if i let it sit for about an hour i can start it fine then the same thing happens. So help please i don't know what it is.

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Jan 14, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds like a bad power or earth conection, i would first check all connections are clean and tight.
Jan 14, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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KHLOW2008
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When engine could not be started, check if the headlights , horns etc are working. If yes, it could be a faulty ignition switch.
Jan 14, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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SMITHEREEN
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thanks it was a bad ground connection and a faulty ignition switch.


Thanks for all your help.
Jan 16, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.
Have a nice day.
Jan 17, 2012 at 5:32 AM
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