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Search Auto Parts Search 1992 Geo Prizm battery drains/starter won't turn Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical driveway mechanic New User Jan 1, 2012, 10:10 AM Post #1 of 4 (1944 views) 1992 Geo Prizm battery drains/starter won't turn Sign In I have a 92 geo prizm that has been eating up starters at a rate of a new one every 6-12 months. At first I thought bad rebuilds but now the battery drains without running the vehicle. Replaced battery and as soon as it was hooked up the voltage dropped across the terminals to 9 volts. Starter would not even make a noise when the key was turned. Pulled starter and had it tested. seems fine... do have headlights until the battery totally drains. Any ideas for someone who is inept at finding electrical problems? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2012, 10:40 AM Post #2 of 4 (1915 views) Re: 1992 Geo Prizm battery drains/starter won't turn Sign In I would suspect you have something wired wrong. Don't hook up that battery until you find it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. driveway mechanic New User Jan 2, 2012, 8:35 AM Post #3 of 4 (1878 views) Re: 1992 Geo Prizm battery drains/starter won't turn Sign In Haven't wired up anything since getting the car and hooking up the wires on a starter is a no brainer. Thinking I must have a short somewhere? Between the battery and fuse panel? Starter relay maybe? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 2, 2012, 3:46 PM Post #4 of 4 (1862 views) Re: 1992 Geo Prizm battery drains/starter won't turn Sign In It might be a "no brainer" but it sounds like you messed it up. There could be a problem with the way you are testing it too but it take one hell of a draw/short to pull a fully charged, good battery down to 9 volts. It's certainly enough to start a fire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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