Hi guys. Looking for some help here on my 1999 Juke. Battery going flat after standing for 1 to 2 days. Local garage wanted to fit a new battery but I didn't think that was the problem so disconnected battery negative and checked for battery drain with car turned off and locked. There is 600 mA of drain, so the battery won't last long with that level. I then re connected the negative and disconnected the positive fuse links. I checked each link connection in turn and the two plug in connections showed the battery drain, 300mA on one and 250mA on the other down the 2 white wires from the connectors (one on each). I can't find any decent wiring diagrams that help me to identify those wires and where they go. If any one can give me a clue I'd much appreciate it. Or even if anyone has had similar problem and tell me what to do next. I don't mind taking it to a dealer for diagnosis but to honest, I'm in Portugal and my experience of them has not been great.
greeny
Joined
·
2,581 Posts
I just went through the same experience, which was due to dead battery. I bought a smart charger/battery tender in the hopes that I could recondition the battery. It was a 2A charger and had issues overcoming a .5A draw. After about 30seconds after turning the ignition/accessory off, the draw would drop to under .1A and stay there. By pulling fuses in the engine bay, I was able to identify the radio circuit as the main source of the draw. I can't remember if the .1A was just the radio or if that was present after pulling the fuse as well. My diagnosis is that this was all normal and due to capacitors drawing power until that vehicle completely shut down.
Ultimately, after trying (and failing) to recondition the battery with 2 different devices, I replaced the battery with a new one.
Ultimately, after trying (and failing) to recondition the battery with 2 different devices, I replaced the battery with a new one.
Joined
·
2,581 Posts
Just my experience with batteries on the juke:
My oem lasted 4 years, almost 5. I replaced with a more expensive agm that lasted another 4 years. I decided to go with cheap Wal-Mart this last time, since it will actually be more cost effective to spend $120 every 3 years vs $200 every 4 years. Going cheap is fine unless you have additional need for stereo or deep cycle/engine off usage.
My oem lasted 4 years, almost 5. I replaced with a more expensive agm that lasted another 4 years. I decided to go with cheap Wal-Mart this last time, since it will actually be more cost effective to spend $120 every 3 years vs $200 every 4 years. Going cheap is fine unless you have additional need for stereo or deep cycle/engine off usage.
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
