1999 Chevy Suburban Battery Drains when turned off for a fe

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
16,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
ROBKARLIN
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
This is a problem that recently started on my ex's Suburban. She had already replaced the battery because it failed. In the mornings the vehicle won't crank like the starter is bad. The problem is low voltage. I checked the alternator and it is charging. I charged the battery and left it disconnected overnight. Still had a charge the next morning. What are the most common areas to look for a short on these vehicles? I have a couple of ideas and neither is pleasant. I would like to see what experiences you guys have encountered. Thanks.
May 9, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
MIKE H R
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 3,094 POSTS
If you charge the battery and leave it connected is the charge so low that it will not start or does this happen over a period of time? you say that you checked the charging system and it is charging. check the system when not running. The problem may be in the altinator or a short in something in the system. If you have a amp guage check the system when engine is not running or you can get it checked at most local stores like auto zone or advance auto parts.
May 9, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Avatar
ALPETERSON
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
I have same problem with my 1999 suburban, I narrowed the problem down to the battery circuit, a 50 amp fuse under the hood. I get 8.2ohm of resistance from hot to ground which tells me its a short in that circuit. I'm still looking and will gladly share when I find it.
Jan 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
MIKE H R
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 3,094 POSTS
Start with the radio circuit, it uses two power soueces, one for the radio and one to remember the time and radio stations you programed.
Feb 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM