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2005 All Other Makes All Other Models Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Jump start.
Mileage: 57,000 miles.

Asked on October 3, 2012

Why won't the van start with 4months old battery after 2-3 days without use

Van won't start after I leave it for over 2-3 days without used, I bought anew battery it was alright for afew weeks but now it doing the same thing when I go to start the van after 2-3 days it just goes clic clic clic and the moter won't start I have to jump start it with leads, the van is 2005 ldv maxus 3.5 CDI lwb
Avatar Asked by Michael1158

Answer

Replied on October 3, 2012

Have the charging system checked and also check for parasitic draw, meaning a relay or some electrical component is not turning off.

Have the battery tested as well, new batteries could be faulty too.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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