I performed a parasitic draw test, I only got 9-10 mA.

Tried starting the car after the boost, I get one crank and then continuous clicking. I tried giving it a boost, it wouldn't go over 12.05V. I obviously get nothing at all trying to start the car. Here we are, some 18 months later, and the battery is down to 10V. Should I just chalk it up to 'the battery just went bad all by it's merry self?' Still at 18-19 mA when I make the connection again (with the multi-meter). I tried breaking the connection while they were on, then activated the turn signal and turned the hazards off (trying to keep the relay switched on), but it made no difference. The hazards, when they cycle on, briefly draw upwards of 9A. I get 18-19 mA, both with everything off and with the turn signal to the left or right position. Had the car back in the garage (for a defogger grid line repair), so I took the time to do the parasitic draw test. The blower fan too.īack at home, I did a crude multimeter test and the alternator voltage (14V) is reaching the battery posts (passed the battery terminals). The turn signal ain't the only thing the wife left on. Installed the new battery tonight, car fired right up and drove it home. The State of Health didn't even register, they replaced the battery under warranty (only had it for 21 months out of a 36 month warranty). Took the battery and out drove to a parts store where they tested it. Question: leaving the turn signal to the on position when the car is off doesn't activate the turn signal.

One odd thing I noticed is that turning the parking lights on creates a faint buzzing sound, as does trying to turn the hazard lights on. Looks like the battery is as dead as a door nail. Multi-meter says the battery is sitting at 11.5 V (yikes!), jumping it for an extended period of time didn't change the voltage much, and the dash lights, head light, warning lights still won't come on, still zero sound while trying to start. I drove her back home and returned later with some tools. Trying to start makes no sound at all, and the warning lights barely glow at all. She called me for a boost, the battery wouldn't take a boost, the dash lights wouldn't even come on, neither do the headlights. The wife left the turn signal on after parking a 97 Corolla with the 1.6 engine, and about 11 hours later when she returned to the car, it wouldn't start.

Battery signal in car