bomberlegacy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yes I searched, bite me While my battery is charging, I'll post for suggestions. Since I've been working on my car a lot, I've developed battery issues. I first noticed it taking 2-3 days to where I couldn't start it, now its about 8hrs. The battery is an Optima Yellow Top, new in March '12. -shows 12.7v with the key off after charged/driven -shows 12.7v after 72hrs unplugged from the car and it will start when plugged back in. -shows 12.38v after 24hrs plugged into the car after being fully charged, but will not start. -everything I have added lately has fuses pulled for the above. Now, I haven't had time to perform the current drain test, and once it charges some I am going to get the battery tested. But I would still like suggestions? I am not looking forward to tracing this issue if the battery is okay. Anyone? '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 so you charge the battery and then it runs out of juice and you need to charge it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 If I don't drive it or keep my batter tender on it, yes. 8-10 hours and it won't start. '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 i was thinking alternator but it seems to charge when driving and only discharge while sitting which leads me to think that there is a wire somewhere drawing current all the time. Maybe check all your major ground wires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yeah. I plan on checking everything one of these days. Its just odd, it wouldn't start earlier with it showing 12.38v and 11.xx after trying. Seems like the battery is bad but if I disconnect the ground for a few days, it will still start '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Parts store battery tester says 100% charge, bad battery. And I had to get a jump. Haha guess(hope) the battery is my problem afterall '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I've had a redtop in my truck for like 3 years with no problems, but I dont have any accessories, heater, or drains whatsoever so I believe that helps... But I have heard of at least 8-10 Optimas going bad among ppl I know, maybe just a coinsidence? Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yeah, I have heard the same. Maybe the replacement will be better '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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