Electrical issues, battery draining

Tiny
JASON PETTINATO
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  • 2003 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
I bought the car listed above about 2 years ago, and it has had many electrical problems since. Headlights randomly dimming, internal lights sometimes not working, slow power windows, etc. Recently my car has been not turning when I turn the key in the ignition, with only a small click when I turn it initially. I measured the voltage of the battery and when it is off I measure about 11.8V, and when it occasionally turns on I get 14.2V. I'm thinking either a bad alternator or some form of electrical draining is going on, I would appreciate some help with this one. Thanks.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 8:54 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Your battery is no good. It needs to be 12.6 volts to be full charge.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Then you need to recheck the charging system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

There are fuses to test and wiring to be checked for the system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Roy
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 11:08 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, I'll get that done. Darn Walmart batteries it's only 9 months old.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Keep us updated.

Roy
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 4:41 PM

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