Here is information on the car which I think could be relevant to the problem: - I replaced the original battery about 3-4 months ago and haven't had any problems since replacing it. Check the wires that you spliced and more than likely, that is where your drain is coming from. If you get the solar charger, keep in mind that many vehicles automatically disconnect the cigarette lighter when the ignition is switched off. Perhaps you need a dashboard solar cell charger to keep it topped off in the interim? Autocraft Gold batteries are engineered with PowerFrame grid technology, a stronger and more durable positive grid technology. Store pricing may vary from the price advertised on BatteriesPlus.
The dealer replaced the battery and the alternator, and the car worked for awhile, but the battery drained again in early December. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. AutoZone's high-quality batteries are securely housed to protect against bumps and vibrations from construction areas or old, worn-out roads. Yeah some are going to say parts swapping but 2 new batteries and no resolution. Does anyone have a particular one they recommend? We have 13,146 reviews on our Battery products for the 2007 Mazda 3 from previous customers. This morning only 2 weeks later the battery was completely drained again.
I had the Prosport gauge that could change to multiple different colors although I always had it set to red , I believe it was 52mm. Now the new battery has drained itself in 2 days. He installed one and I did the other. It fits and the tie down works normally. Stop by your nearest Advance Auto Parts store.
So it seems the battery maybe fine but your alternator isn't giving the juice or there's a fault in the electrical system. That might have made tracking down the problem much easier. I'd recommend getting one regardless. The store said they were unable to change any online orders even though the price was exactly the same. When your car is on it should charge at about 14.
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As the battery ages, it loses its ability to hold a full charge. There is a reason this product is only warranted for 90 days. If you didn't drive it at least every three days, the battery would go dead. If you find that they are intermittently not working correctly, then this could be a cause of your battery drain problems. Any type of electrical repairs? I take public transit to work during the week, so I only drive on weekends. Can anyone suggest something that I can ask the dealer to check for that might be draining the battery? I just had it cleaned a month ago.
Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your 3 that you need to replace. If the car is under warranty then keep after them. We recommend changing the battery in Mazdas every 4 years. Domscarquestions answered 5 months ago Battery connections are clean, actually very good condition. Don't want to bother with installing your Autocraft Silver battery? Is it too much to ask that a car battery holds a charge for 1 week? This morning only 2 weeks later the battery was drained again.
And since it just started recently, it sounds like something just failed. It was replaced and all was fine until the end of October when it drained again. If its charging capacity drops too low, it may not hold enough power to start your vehicle. Car batteries store the energy produced by your alternator to allow the car to start. I have not had any type of slectrical repairs.
Finally, if the battery has been run down totally, then this has damaged the battery. I have a multimeter, but like I said don't know where to start! They might be good for cars that sit for long periods of time, but a single week? You rely on your Mazda 3 to bring you all over town, from the office to home or from an appointment to a restaurant. Now I can hear the sound of failing battery. I found it hard to believe and installed them in both cars and they both worked for years. Most cars have some sort of parasitic power usage, be it clock, computer, stuff like that.
Bad diodes allow battery voltage to go backwards to the alternator instead of alternator to battery. So, my plan is to follow his advice for now. I had the alternator tested at the local auto parts store on their machine. Bottom Line Ordered battery online, bit didn't realise there were two different physical sizes. Close all the doors so no lights are on. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.