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'91 Mazda B2600i - Mysterious battery death(s)
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ions82
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Nov 7, 2008, 4:23 PM
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'91 Mazda B2600i - Mysterious battery death(s)
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Hello!
I have run into a recurring problem with my 1991 Mazda B2600 pick up. This is the third time that the battery has randomly died. The first go-round was with an old battery, so I didn't think much of it. The second time, I lost an Optima Gold Top (ouch!). It has been over a year since the last time it happened. This is the third time that the same problem has occurred, so I think it's time to get to the bottom of it. Here's the skinny.
The truck starts and runs just fine. The belts are in good condition. It seems to be charging as it should. There was some corrosion on the battery terminals, but I cleaned/filed it all off. The problem always happens without warning. One time, I drove the truck around to the back of the house to unload it, and it wouldn't start again five minutes later. It never turns over slowly or indicates that it is starting to weaken. It just goes. On this latest go-round, I've yet to replace the battery. It has 12.5V at the terminals and doesn't drop at all when I try to start it. It seems like I can hear a relay of some sort that only opens/closes intermittently (not every time I try to start it). I don't believe it is the selenoid that is making the noise. Does this problem sound like something that anyone here has experienced before? Please let me know if I need to provide more information. Thank you for taking your time to read my post!
(edit out hyperlinks 11-8-2008 TG)
(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Nov 8, 2008, 2:59 AM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 8, 2008, 3:12 AM
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Re: '91 Mazda B2600i - Mysterious battery death(s)
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Not sure how many years you are getting out of batteries. IMO 3-4 is about all they are good for - this being a 91 would have gone thru several.
When voltage DIDN'T drop when attempting to start it suggests a connection problem so far. Battery cable connections must be good at both battery and the other ends. Lousy connection can make surprises.
Batteries should be charge and tested separate from the vehicle. Bad batteries, bad alternators work together and can hurt each other - test each on it'a own merits. When installed, connections are critical of course,
T
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