Battery problem?!

[andreewvoo]

Hi, whenever I start the car, the clock display seems to be fine but after a while it'll automatically switch off and you can't see the time. Could it be that the battery is too weak/old?

[flipmods]

If your car still runs then I am guessing clock is faulty. Stereo and car dies before the clock if battery is dying.

[bennjamin]

Hi, whenever I start the car, the clock display seems to be fine but after a while it'll automatically switch off and you can't see the time. Could it be that the battery is too weak/old?

silly question

do you drive in the daytime with your parkers or headlights on ?

[andreewvoo]

silly question

do you drive in the daytime with your parkers or headlights on ?

No I do not drive with parkers or headlights on during the daytime..

[bennjamin]

just a bimbo question dont worry bout it :)


A question tho , does the clockdim at the same time every time ? Or is it sporadic ?Anything you can think of contributes to it ? Your car is a ED yup ? Def electrical issue , i think its due to excess load on the alternator (ie old)

[andreewvoo]

just a bimbo question dont worry bout it :)


A question tho , does the clockdim at the same time every time ? Or is it sporadic ?Anything you can think of contributes to it ? Your car is a ED yup ? Def electrical issue , i think its due to excess load on the alternator (ie old)

Ohh, nah this is my friend's car. Its a 89 prelude. Not really dim but when you're in dark areas like in car parks, you'll be able to see it.

[bennjamin]

it gets dim , LIKE when you turn our headlights on yeah ? ( auto dim on clock for safer night driving)

[andreewvoo]

it gets dim , LIKE when you turn our headlights on yeah ? ( auto dim on clock for safer night driving)

Yeah it gets dim in the daytime.

[bennjamin]

check all grounds are not worn/frayed/old -check the running voltage of the alternator and battery too. Something is weakening the accessories. Do the dash lights slightly dim too ?Does the car idle slightly drop ?

[andreewvoo]

Yeah the dash lights are also dim.

[trism]

if you can, swap batteries and see if that helps.

if it does, its new battery time

if it doesnt, its in the cars electronics

[andreewvoo]

Oh okay one more question. I'm not sure what this symbol indicates. It lights up after 10-15mins of driving.

http://69.90.174.251/photos/display_pic_with_logo/2448/2448,1178307947,6.jpg

The orange icon that looks like engine.

[bennjamin]

do as trism suggested - swapwith a known working battery and see if that cures the "issue".

What does the light look like ?
I think its the alternator checklight....battery is dead/dyingand isnt charging hence why the accessories are dimming.

Replace battery and or alternator

[andreewvoo]

http://69.90.174.251/photos/display_pic_with_logo/2448/2448,1178307947,6.jpg

Top row, orange icon that looks like an engine.

[bennjamin]

thats the ECU CHECK light- a sensor is throwing a code for some reason in that car get it checked out

[andreewvoo]

Oh okay, thanks for the help guys.