1992 Acura Integra Battery Drains

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BRUCE HUNT
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Nov 11, 2006.

I just replaced my 1992 integra with a NEW BATTERY over 1 1/2 months ago cuz the old battery died (I thought). When I replace with new battery, the car ran well until NOW, my new battery is completed dead.I can crank or see no lights come on.I know it cant be the battery then so can someone tell what else could be the problem or what keeps getting my battery drained out all the time. Thanks
Nov 11, 2006 at 12:48 PM
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First of all a bad connection can let the car start but limit the charge rate. Secondly, I would test to see if the alternator is charging sufficiently and also not overcharging the battery as that can kill one quickly too.
Nov 11, 2006 at 12:48 PM

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Check battery cable connections for poor contact that can limit charging, and test the alternator for insufficient charging or overcharging.

Conversation Summary

The owner replaced the battery on a 1992 Integra about six weeks earlier after the old battery died. The new battery is now completely dead, with no cranking and no lights. The expert says a bad connection can allow starting while limiting the charge rate, and recommends testing the alternator for both undercharging and overcharging.

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