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SignMan59 · 03-30-2009

Ok Ive had the car a month or so. We had it out for a short drive, and shine. Everything was peachy. We put it away in the garage a couple weeks ago, havent touched it since. Went to go start it today and ZERO juice. Not even a dim courtesy light. Its like its "locked out" of power or something. I cant see where anything was left on.

Is there something ive done that shut down the system? Or what should I look for?

QB93Z · 03-30-2009

My guess is that your battery is dead (DOA).

Use a battery charger to charge the battery and then take the car to a place that can test the battery capacity.

Even a "charged" battery (one that measures greater that 12 volts) can have a very low capacity. That means that a small amount of load will quickly drain the battery (lower the voltage) until it will not be able to start the car.

Good luck

Jim

GrayZ · 03-30-2009

or i am stupid, i forget...

GOLDCYLON · 03-30-2009

I agree my money is on a bad battery as well. Maybe an internal short as well. If you dont drive it often I suggest a battery tender to maintain a healthly charging system.

ZZZZZR1 · 03-30-2009

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Originally Posted by SignMan59

Ok Ive had the car a month or so. We had it out for a short drive, and shine. Everything was peachy. We put it away in the garage a couple weeks ago, havent touched it since. Went to go start it today and ZERO juice. Not even a dim courtesy light. Its like its "locked out" of power or something. I cant see where anything was left on.

Is there something ive done that shut down the system? Or what should I look for?

You didn't "wash" the motor did you?

If not, the battery is a quick check.

SignMan59 · 03-30-2009

DOH!! (Homer Simpson) Well it WAS the battery. It went from perfectly fine....its only 2 years old.....to a complete open circuit. The car only has a few thousand miles on it and its rarely started, and I guess that takes its toll on the battery. I'll be getting a battery tender.

Im glad it was the battery....I figured triggered an internal anti theft circuit or something, mickey mousing around with the detailing of the engine compartment. I never had a battery go from strong to dead like that so quick.

Anyway....thanks for the responses.

Paul Workman · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by SignMan59

DOH!! (Homer Simpson) Well it WAS the battery. It went from perfectly fine....its only 2 years old.....to a complete open circuit. The car only has a few thousand miles on it and its rarely started, and I guess that takes its toll on the battery. I'll be getting a battery tender.

Im glad it was the battery....I figured triggered an internal anti theft circuit or something, mickey mousing around with the detailing of the engine compartment. I never had a battery go from strong to dead like that so quick.

Anyway....thanks for the responses.

Ummmyeeeaaaahhh...But! I'd wanna check the static current drain anywayz. I believe mine draws around 25mA that keeps the "pooter" alive, but I'll check it and get back to ya. In any case, as little as a single courtesy light can take a battery to zero in a couple weeks time. And, I totally agree on the Battery Tender. Winter or summer, it is always topped off and ready for serious cold starting.

P.

03-30-2009	#1
SignMan59 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Missouri Ozarks Posts: 19	HELP No power ( electrical) Ok Ive had the car a month or so. We had it out for a short drive, and shine. Everything was peachy. We put it away in the garage a couple weeks ago, havent touched it since. Went to go start it today and ZERO juice. Not even a dim courtesy light. Its like its "locked out" of power or something. I cant see where anything was left on. Is there something ive done that shut down the system? Or what should I look for?

03-30-2009	#2
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,687	Re: HELP No power ( electrical) My guess is that your battery is dead (DOA). Use a battery charger to charge the battery and then take the car to a place that can test the battery capacity. Even a "charged" battery (one that measures greater that 12 volts) can have a very low capacity. That means that a small amount of load will quickly drain the battery (lower the voltage) until it will not be able to start the car. Good luck Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

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GrayZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Innsbrook, Missouri Posts: 1,728	Re: HELP No power ( electrical) or i am stupid, i forget...

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: HELP No power ( electrical) I agree my money is on a bad battery as well. Maybe an internal short as well. If you dont drive it often I suggest a battery tender to maintain a healthly charging system. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

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SignMan59 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Missouri Ozarks Posts: 19	Re: HELP No power ( electrical) DOH!! (Homer Simpson) Well it WAS the battery. It went from perfectly fine....its only 2 years old.....to a complete open circuit. The car only has a few thousand miles on it and its rarely started, and I guess that takes its toll on the battery. I'll be getting a battery tender. Im glad it was the battery....I figured triggered an internal anti theft circuit or something, mickey mousing around with the detailing of the engine compartment. I never had a battery go from strong to dead like that so quick. Anyway....thanks for the responses.