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Dennis L Oberer · 09-27-2010, 05:43 PM

Try this: When it doesnt want to start...put a voltmeter on the battery and check it.

After you are sure the battery is charged....disconnect the battery and see if there is ANY spark at the terminal as you touch the negative cable to the post (with the positive post still connected).

ANY spark means something is "on" that is draining down the battery.

Usual culprit is the brake light switch...so do the test above in the garage at night and then also turn off the garage lights and see if you can see if the brake light is still "on" even though you are out of the car.

A sticky/interfered with brake pedal is a common occurance on the A...floor mats, felts, floor boards...all can contribute to a brake pedal not returning all the way.

So will brake rod anti rattle springs or weak brake shoe springs.

Just some thoughts you may want to try.

Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI

GO PACKERS ! ! !

09-27-2010, 05:43 PM	#3
Dennis L Oberer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 179	Re: Battery drain and starting questions. Try this: When it doesnt want to start...put a voltmeter on the battery and check it. After you are sure the battery is charged....disconnect the battery and see if there is ANY spark at the terminal as you touch the negative cable to the post (with the positive post still connected). ANY spark means something is "on" that is draining down the battery. Usual culprit is the brake light switch...so do the test above in the garage at night and then also turn off the garage lights and see if you can see if the brake light is still "on" even though you are out of the car. A sticky/interfered with brake pedal is a common occurance on the A...floor mats, felts, floor boards...all can contribute to a brake pedal not returning all the way. So will brake rod anti rattle springs or weak brake shoe springs. Just some thoughts you may want to try. Dennis L Oberer Green Bay WI GO PACKERS ! ! !