Charging light came on intermittently. For about two weeks. Seemed to come on spontaneously then go off with a braking movement. Then one morning it behaved as if the battery was dead. Starting solenoid clicking, etc.. Recharged it at an auto shop and an hour later a load test showed it was at 63%. Replaced the battery. Seemed to work fine for a day. The next day. I used the car and towards the end of the day the battery appeared to be low again. Funny clicking sounds for the instrument cluster, lights were dim, crazy warning signals come on and off; check breaks, air bag, etc. Turn signals weak, heating/cooling sys wouldn't come on. Then the engine died.
Haven't checked any fuses or the charging system. Could the battery be draining through a short? Or is it some tiny disconnect, split wire, connector, wiring harness, etc. That's behaving badly.
How do I dope it out. What and where should be checked next?
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Sunday, October 20th, 2013 AT 9:38 AM