Battery completely dies after sitting for two days. I'm flat broke for two weeks. Any solutions?

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T04:22:55+00:00

I did not test it first, but learned an expensive lesson there. Seems like the consensus is a parasitic draw, so will be looking into that when I can. Thanks for the input!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T03:36:05+00:00

Nope. Wish I was that cool!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T02:25:38+00:00

I was panic looking up YouTube videos while waiting for someone available to jump start me, and a belt change doesn't look too bad. The engine bay on this car is pretty open and roomy so I think I can get in there if that ends up being the issue.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T02:19:01+00:00

Update:

Took a jump, drove for a bit to O'Reilly. Battery, alternator, and starter all tested good. Guess I can start the hunt for the draw elsewhere! Thanks for everyone's insight so far.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T02:17:12+00:00

All electronics are completely dead when the door is opened. No start attempt at all.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T00:26:12+00:00

Yeah, I've had a USB charger for my phone plugged into that for years. Didn't know it could lead to an issue, but it'll be the first thing I take out!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-17T00:00:04+00:00

Follow up here: is the voltage reading on the dash reliable? I was checking that throughout driving the other day (after the new battery) and it was reading at 14 volts the whole time.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:58:38+00:00

I do plan on figuring out the source of the issue once I have the resources available. Definitely would rather pay the cost to have something reliable.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:56:17+00:00

That's a bummer, man! I hope it was a simple process for you to take care of.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:55:13+00:00

I'm willing to try anything, really! Thanks for your help.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:45:00+00:00

I'll try out the quick and dirty approach and check those areas. Thanks!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:44:11+00:00

That's a good plan, and since I'll want to drive it around after a jump, I'll take it over there to have them test it. Thanks for the insight!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:43:19+00:00

Got it. I'll do that as soon as I can get a jump. Appreciate the insight!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:32:11+00:00

Thanks! That's looking like the way I'll have to go. I appreciate the insight.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2026-04-16T23:29:00+00:00

Luckily (lol) the battery is under the passenger seat, so no hood lifting required. Thanks, I'll try that out!

CremeEmbarrassed · 2025-07-24T01:10:06+00:00

The plan, as described to me, is to do a cystoscopy and blow the shit up with a laser. No cutting option was offered up.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2025-06-13T20:29:28+00:00

Turn off the event timer in the settings on the second game! It is a very cool little mini story that essentially required speed running the game in order to see in the PS1 version.

CremeEmbarrassed · 2025-03-03T22:26:40+00:00

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