EASY FIX! Car Battery Keeps Dying? How to fix in 1 minute

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3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a professional. This is the one thing that's worked AMAZING to get my car battery to keep it's charge overnight in cold weather! INCREDIBLE portable jump starters on AMAZON: amzn.to/2NmcOUl (affiliate link)
Car Battery Keeps Dying in the Winter? Here's how you can prevent your car battery from draining overnight by simply disconnecting the negative battery terminal wire, and then you can re-connect the wire to the negative/neutral car battery terminal when you're ready to drive.

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@LifeyGuy Жыл бұрын

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@atkpooh Жыл бұрын

Your car keep draining because the negative terminal is not tight enough they have to be tight so the battery can recharge while you drive I just realized this from my car

@cameron_fairchild Жыл бұрын

But won't this method also disconnect the factory alarm system?

@HouseCallAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

The CORRECT advice is fix it! Correctly.

@skismosis 6 ай бұрын

@@HouseCallAutoRepair hahha you are Correct Sir, it is not a good idea to disconnect a batter cable from modern day cars. the computer will lose important information about your engine that it will have to relearn .

@precisionbrown6829 2 ай бұрын

Yeah that works but it’s still dies

@dmzsniper 3 жыл бұрын

Upcoming video: How to make sure your vehicle gas last forever....simple, just park it and don't drive. 🤣

@jamiejones857 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@DELAWAREBOWHUNTER 3 жыл бұрын

I just fill my tank from my faucet

@BRIANFORWARD1 2 жыл бұрын

Sniper BRILLIANT that's where I've been going wrong Brian 🇬🇧🇬🇧

@divhustler25 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@adaworkman9582 2 жыл бұрын

Right like yea we all new this dude but we want a permanent fix not a temporary hassle

@ghosthunter4007 Жыл бұрын

I know folks are jamming this guy up, but it’s definitely helping folks with little or zero vehicle knowledge. A faster fix is installing a battery kill switch inside your vehicle so you don’t pop the hood every time. We have them on our fire trucks for this very reason. Merry Christmas folks!

@HouseCallAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

That's still disconnecting the battery, an erasing all stored and learned values. This will ALSO prevent you from passing inspection!

@SyntheticStuntMan 8 ай бұрын

@@HouseCallAutoRepair hook it back up correctly, pass inspection for another year, then back to kill switch lol

@basimpsn 7 ай бұрын

Can u imagine the Amp rating on a switch or relay that disconnected a battery main power supply?

@C3cover 2 ай бұрын

"Yes, but": treating the symptom (disc. batt every time vehicle is parked) does nothing but insure the root cause of batt discharge overnight will not be resolved. This is not advice that should be followed. Friend should have said there's a problem with your battery and/or something is draining it while it's parked. A vehicle should be easily capable of being parked for weeks without the batt discharging to the point of failure to start so get your battery tested/replaced if necessary, if that doesn't resolve the problem take it to a mechanic who can test it for parasitic electrical draw. You can disconnect the batt to keep it from draining the batt but that's almost as much of a PITA as jump starting it. THAT's what the friend should have told him. Disconnecting the battery to keep it from draining might be necessary in an emergency but is not an option, long term. I'm embarrassed for the guy who posted this video and for his friend. It's not rocket science to make the connection that a car battery should not discharge overnight. Sheesh.

@IAG-Co-Ltd 2 жыл бұрын

Better idea, getting a battery disconnect. A little handle that you spin into place, cost about five bucks, and disconnect your battery when not in use without disconnecting the lead itself

@LifeyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@timothylutz5721 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you post this

@RobertChudzicki-ut7fq 5 ай бұрын

Problem with this is your stereo will need a code to work and your computer will be reset and relearning each time you do this. If you don't mind that then this will work till you find the problem

@Redvines69 2 жыл бұрын

Battery drains can be so random it sucks. I had a 1990 Honda Prelude that kept draining the battery and I started removing the negative every night. About 3 months of doing this, and one morning when I connected the negative, my radiator fan turned on. Turned out, power steering fluid had leaked on the fan switch and the fan was randomly turning on at night, draining the battery.

@privatepilot4064 6 ай бұрын

You probably have a parasitic drain somewhere. Something is causing the battery to drain. You should be able to let the car set for weeks without the battery draining too low to start it. That’s got to be a hassle having to disconnect the battery all the time. Mechanics are not in to running down a parasitic drain issue because it involves a lot of work to isolate it sometimes.

@emancleary 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea but im not about to pop my hood everytime i need to start my car lol

@suskagusip1036 11 ай бұрын

Thank you brother. My friend told me to do the same but I waited and forgot to run the car for 2 days. Now I start from square 1. The battery is brand new but now is dead.

@pcno2832 2 жыл бұрын

This is good advice for anyone (like me) who has a vehicle that is only used every week or two. My '05 Accord Hybrid has always been brutal on 12V batteries; it draws a lot of idle current so unless it's driven regularly, the 12V battery will spend a lot of time not-fully-charged and that destroys lead-acid batteries. But that Odyssey, with the battery draining in less than a day, either has a battery that has already been destroyed, or its idle current so high that it's due to some defect. I should add that with newer vehicles, disconnecting the battery cans cause all kinds of annoyances like lost radio presets and loss of other "customer preference" settings. My Accord doesn't loose its presets, but I have to enter a secret code (which I have memorized) to get the radio working again, and my auto-down windows (a feature I don't particularly like) stop working until they re-calibrate themselves. PS: If you find yourself driving down to AutoZone to get a battery charged more than once a year, it's time to buy a trickle-charger.

@HouseCallAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Fix it the right way. Doing this on a newer car... you'll need a tow truck. DON'T DO SOMETHING WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES. SOME NEWER CARS WILL NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED!

@israelfreenation3469 Жыл бұрын

Can I buy your 05 Accord?

@persenubernation2244 10 ай бұрын

my ford mondeo 2004 drained battery through the winter but for some reason.. in the spring it stopped and found out its a small gap either in the trunk or any of the car doors that are open just a few millimeters and it thinks its open, but when you look inside it all seems to be quiet and no lights are on but its draining the battery. if the doors are a little frozen make sure its totally closed if it has been frosted through out the day/night take a hairdryer or a heat gun and warm the rubber strips around the doors (not sure what they are called in english) and wipe them dry after the ice melts. after you have done all that slam the doors shut and maybe that did the trick for your battery drain because it sure fixed mine 😉👍

@cosmicfxx Жыл бұрын

My friend also told me similar but with using a boat circuit breaker switch ... So easy switch on off without having to disconnect :)

@chefkarimassaf268 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan with a brand new alternator but when I disconnect the hot battery terminal it completely dies. I have a MaxiCOM reader that I plugged into it while I was driving it and it gave me 13.7 but when I stop and it's idling and remove the hot wire terminal the car dies completely. What do you think the problem could be?

@pspicee3383 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I needed this!

@TheRelger 2 жыл бұрын

That sucks. Cars today have battery issues. The old beaters I drove most of my life always started in most weather even without being plugged in. My 12 yr old battery failed for the 1st time on my ‘03 Ford F-150 yesterday. I’m not complaining. My wife’s 2021 Corolla battery died after not being used for a week or so. Not happy. It’s only got a 1000 Kms on it.

@user-uh3gn6sg6y 3 ай бұрын

yes that sucks a lot, i will try another thing

@truthsauce 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, well are you ready for this. I did this years ago, and my cable came off the terminal as I was driving. Can you get what else went out as I was driving at about 40mph when this all happened? My power steering, I had to try my hardest to turn the car myself. I was able to halfway turn it into a side parking lot at a store where I then proceeded to run into the curb. An I mean "run" into a curb. I was forced to get a new tire as it blew out my front. An I know I could have slammed in my breaks but I had fast traffic right behind me, I couldn't have put my breaks on. Coasting in that car with zero power is the scariest thing I've ever had happen in a car. No control, no power, just aimless coasting with no turning ability. Tighten your terminals my man. Especially if you have power steering. Good lord

@LifeyGuy 3 ай бұрын

oh wow, thank you for sharing! That sounds terrifying!

@mikecosgrove8873 2 жыл бұрын

I have been doing this. Having this issue on my 2005 Ford f150. I've been disconnecting both cables but if I can just disconnect the negative then that'll be a little Easier.

@flyingwarrior7155 2 жыл бұрын

Yes always disconnect the negative, black lead .

@ridgegillespie2934 Жыл бұрын

Typically the cause of the battery draining is a door lock, most likely the sliding doors getting stuck making the sensor read open..then causing lights to run and drain the battery

@foodcritic738 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making me relalize how to fix my own car i just got it and notice the light on for an open door and my battery's has been draining

@taniam.4554 Жыл бұрын

Thats kinda what im thinking about my honda pilot. i needed a jump yesterday and throughout the day is was fine but still got a new battery. today needed another jump. no lights on except above the doors while i drive. finally i turned them off and planning to manually lock my car tonight and see what happens tomorrow.

@suskagusip1036 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. My X cut off the wire in my sliding door cuz he said he will replace it it's already a year he still never fixed it. I really think it's the damn door that he messed up.

@edgarmmorales 4 ай бұрын

I have the same exact car with same Issues! I will do that after I take the battery to get charged again for the second time 😅thanks!

@berenzable 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you use a wrench / spanner to reconnect the battery. Having your battery disconnect while driving can be very dangerous, especially on modern vehicles. Also, get your car fixed 😂

@sahillarya06 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to do that and fuse blown lucky nothing happen to computer box

@murkyturkey5238 2 жыл бұрын

@@sahillarya06 computer box

@russiandrivers9986 2 жыл бұрын

You can also prevent thieves from stealing your wheels by simply removing them all yourself and rolling them along next to you every time you go shopping.

@NoCompetion Жыл бұрын

😂

@stevenpollard5171 Жыл бұрын

A better idea is to put them in the trunk or back seat. Be sure and put them back on the same location you took them off of, or the car won’t know which direction to go.

@hobbiesthings6948 2 жыл бұрын

Have it fixed, or there are switches that turn the battery on/off.

@esaujimenez8965 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 cars dying over night I already replaced the alternator and battery on both and still dying . Any experts around here that could help?

@TheHienax Жыл бұрын

Fix the car.. this is not a Hack or a Repair.. Check it with any voltage meter... pull each fuse and check what system is draining your car..

@LifeyGuy Жыл бұрын

good advice!

@24ksportfishing53 2 жыл бұрын

After reading comments I realized this fix is freaking genius, I never thought to do this, all you thumbs down folks need to learn from this guy, can you share with us more awesome tips like this, this was extremely useful information and needs more views than it has and should be monetized too, soo good, sooo good...

@1980aphillips Жыл бұрын

Gonna have to try this . Only thing is the having to reset clock lol. Anyways. Thank you for the tip. But why did you say you'd have to run it for an hour after jumping it because only takes 15/20 min of driving because the alternator recharges it, not just leaving it sit running.

@xafar67 3 жыл бұрын

At 1.55 he tells us he drives around with his car battery incorrectly connected, and somehow he thinks he is qualified to give advice on how to prevent your car battery running flat. Those connectors have nuts on them because a tight, close fitting connection is a great way to charge your battery as you drive around and a lose connection like he has isn't. Also, on a modern car having a poorly connected battery can be hazardous to the car itself. Seriously, if you only think you know what you are doing, don't tell others

@jowaovieira 2 жыл бұрын

You miss understood, he did say "Fix" which it isn't but it is a quick simple way of improvising a way to make your car not die and have to do all extra work to charge it up.

@MikeAnn193 Жыл бұрын

Trashed Panda, I agree about the importance of a tight connection. But to be fair, in response to, "...somehow he thinks he is qualified to give advice on how to prevent your car battery running flat," he said at 0:30 that he got that advice from a car mechanic. Also, you have to admit that _will_ prevent your battery from running flat. Anyone who knows a _little_ about cars is qualified to give that advice. 😏 I do hear what you're saying, and I *frequently* complain about people talking authoritatively on subjects they know nothing about! But it's different when you're just _relaying_ advice and you cite the source. (I'd also like to think his mechanic mentioned the downsides, and that this tip is just a stopgap. He☝ realizes it, too.)

@patrickmiller9126 2 жыл бұрын

Your video makes the cake, but the comments are the icing on top.

@denn4367 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou sir as I am having the same problem. My alternator isnt the best but its charging my battery and. My battery is good so that tells me that theres something in my car thats draining my battery. How long will this work

@unoriginalconten5217 3 ай бұрын

how long did it work

@todddossett7306 3 ай бұрын

a parasitic drain from the alternator diode?

@theinnanet3745 Жыл бұрын

Everyone knows that already...I have a parasitic drain and until I can figure out what's going on I just disconnect the negative cable until I'm ready to drive

@reahalcantara8638 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. I actually my car stock up now. Just last night I used my car. When I want to use in the morning it's not working.

@ultralightcam6963 2 жыл бұрын

“Fix in one minute” video:*3 minutes*

@user-uh3gn6sg6y 3 ай бұрын

You will do it in one minute but video is 3 minutes cause of explaining

@dailyupdateglobe Жыл бұрын

is this safe doing every day?

@Remainnameless99 6 ай бұрын

Good idea for older cars. Most New cars the ecu will throttle position sensor memory, and car will run like shyt, idle will jump and down and will stall at stop signs usually, or just barely run all together. and the relearn sequence can be really tedious in some cars.

@AlexTiburex 3 ай бұрын

excellent!! made me lauf alot but it works, great idea, i will use it now.

@frank88ster 2 жыл бұрын

Why not install those 'screw on/ off' connectors?? Better to get a secondary old but 70-80% battery install with a 'relay' and optional 'screw on/ off' switch. This way de car settings eg. Clock, computer settings are not 'taken off' but relay stops any parasitic draw from starter battery. The option of screw on/ off gives you ability disconnect second battery if you choose to esp. use it for camping use.

@370H55V 8 ай бұрын

This works if you dont mind reseting your clock and radio stations every time. Put in a battery disconnect switch and save your cables and battery posts if this is what you want as a fix.

@warriorravel265 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@LifeyGuy 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! :)

@warriorravel265 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeyGuy 😉

@mark456146 2 жыл бұрын

I have dun this and it's still gose flat so dose not work new battery to and still dose not work

@LovenotHate130 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much im able to go to work and save until i can afford to fix it ty

@bigbronco1989 Жыл бұрын

If your just going to do that why not install a boat battery selector switch. Just flip the switch off when not in use.

@gregorybuttari8651 Жыл бұрын

My car was not used for 2 week .. and it jest won't start now .. been 2 days already. Going to try this out .

@Jojo-fc6br 2 жыл бұрын

3 mins of my life I will never get back

@Ejejesksjs 10 ай бұрын

Hey, someone help I just changed my battery and my light is still on?! But my car starts now but still has tight wheel and mph and pedal imbalance.

@user-uh3gn6sg6y 3 ай бұрын

disconnect and re connect

@Sufficient4UsIsAllah 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@hanisameer774 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@LifeyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I’ve still been using this trick on our Honda. Every time I do I have to put in the radio code again to use the radio

@xhildaagildaa7513 3 жыл бұрын

Hii i have done this yesterday So today i try to start my car but dont start What's can be the problem.

@Need.more_boost 3 жыл бұрын

Get a new battery, or it coul be your starter

@BassJuice 4 ай бұрын

And what if i use my car daily and daily dies overnight?

@ridak1946 2 жыл бұрын

Why does this happen in the winter? I have to touch the negative terminal for my car to start

@travispfaff2771 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is a good tip. However I knew about since I was 18 when there was a power drain somewhere and didn't feel like tracking it down. I even knew someone who modified a bike seat pull clamp to make a quick release so you wouldn't need tools to loosen and tighten. I own a 20 year old Volkswagen jetta now and have basically removed all actuated interior lights, trunk, glove box because of failing electronics.

@Ottonic6 6 ай бұрын

This was kinda obvious, and like you said, probably not the best solution, but it will get you by till you actually fix it. Auto parts stores sell battery cutoff terminals that you use just by turning a knob (quick and easy), but like any quick fix, not the best idea, but they will get you by. Thank you for a cheerful tip.

@cutmandesigns8463 Жыл бұрын

If you’re doing that just get a disconnect switch installed. That will make it even easier.

@KS-lc8rc Жыл бұрын

Did you figure out what cause it to drain what my car is doing

@theekingkuru Жыл бұрын

Do I need a special tool for this?

@yesyoga 3 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you… ❤

@all4fthomas Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@francoisona Жыл бұрын

Thanks but it took you 1.42mins to say it.

@chulau7570 Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing !

@originalnorseman462 Жыл бұрын

side terminals in tight places this makes this a hassle. Bolts strip easily without the correct wrench. Find out what's killing your battery. Your battery will only last a year with a bad Alternator or bad solenoid.

@jenningspony Жыл бұрын

Any reason why you disconnect the negative terminal?

@yungcd6232 11 ай бұрын

Negative drains I believe & the positive charges it

@terriealexander2344 2 жыл бұрын

last I heard about the battery was possible ground wires not connected .

@theamazingjime 2 жыл бұрын

You needed a mechanic to tell you that a disconnected battery won't drain? Here's a great weight loss tip.... Sew your mouth closed! Watch the pounds melt away!

@peterx1802 Жыл бұрын

Doing this way You erase adaptations. After every engine start with this way You should wait some time to rise temperature and engage blower, it is minimum. Find the parasite, do not disconnect the battery.

@hailegemechu8999 Жыл бұрын

How about risks to health of the computer because it scans everytime you reconnected?

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

That's what my mechanic told me. He said never leave a vehicle battery disconnected or dead it messes up the computer and will need to be rescanned.

@lizzyh5808 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea I can use until I’m able to take the car to get the battery changed , by weekend.

@loki1352 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to say this but Isn't it oveus that taking the battery out saves the charge

@-Saulgood- 2 жыл бұрын

This is how you fix your car without fixing your car !

@alward9901 7 ай бұрын

You can also buy a kill switch from Princess auto or can car or other automotive supplies.

@pattyspeedmusic Жыл бұрын

hmmm I'm going through this right now on a Audi Q5 2018 and bought a new battery that's getting installed today.

@RobertChudzicki-ut7fq 5 ай бұрын

Could be a short in diode in the alternator. That is what mine was

@whatworksforme3610 5 ай бұрын

How about the positive side can we disconnect it instead?

@gringo77345 4 ай бұрын

DO NOT disconnect the positive terminal before the negative one. Doing so can cause an electrical short.

@Maltesebabes1 5 ай бұрын

You are right

@DeezLouize 11 ай бұрын

Wow.. why didnt i think about this.? Your mechanic is a genius! 🙄😆

@CharithaCn Жыл бұрын

dude this is not a fix, this is a workaround, make sure to find the reason for the drain and fix it, most probably it a short in your wiring harness. cheers.

@ernie7123 Жыл бұрын

Yes we all know to take off the negative battery when your car says 4 week but not every day something is wrong with your wiring inside

@claudiodominguez. Жыл бұрын

Drain the engine oil out every night during winter and keep inside nice and toasty for a morning quick start after filling back up.

@ChangeisComingSoon Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem before, and I found out it was because a GPS system was on my car that was draining my battery. I had to have the GPS system deactivated.

@michaellewis3978 2 жыл бұрын

Really !I knew he was going to do that

@jamiejewell Жыл бұрын

get a new voltage regulator for the alternator, that fixed it for me,

@beaubiddle834 3 ай бұрын

Omg!! You do this every time 😂😂😂

@valerymariepuszkalarochell4141 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video but sometimes do it yourself fixers tend to ramble. Thank you though. Unfortunately didn't work for mine. I'm just frustrated 🤬😤😡

@virgygonzalez7312 4 ай бұрын

My car does this, leave it for two days and it will be dead. I may try this.

@supermovermax6136 Жыл бұрын

Very smart

@cravingglory Жыл бұрын

Then reprogram your clock, stereo settings, etc, etc 😆

@kenibnanak5554 11 ай бұрын

Draining a lead acid car battery repeatedly damages them (not so much with a deep cycle marine battery). Eventually the battery after enough drains will die or be incapable of holding the amperage you need. Your 'trick' is a good short term solution, but not a long term one. A loose connection can corrode and also block recharging from the alternator. Turn the car off and with the battery in and all the lights off test the voltages at your fuze box. They should mostly (not the alarm system) be reading zero volts. Any that show voltage flowing are suspect circuits. Most probable causes are a bad relay or switch, or a short somewhere.

@joemama22 2 жыл бұрын

This a temporary/emergency solution... At some point you need to solve the real problem... (Unless you don't mind resetting your clock everyday.)

@skismosis 6 ай бұрын

but what you dont understand is when you remove the battery cable your computers saved information is lost, making your computer to have to restart learning your engine alover again, not a good idea.

@howardrayle1446 8 ай бұрын

There is one problem with that hack. Most cars are filled with computer modules that control just about everything. If they lose power, (disconnect battery) they lose their memory.

@jazwraps7178 Жыл бұрын

im here for the same year and model bahahaha!!

@IksinskiTomek 3 ай бұрын

Anyone know how much Amps in average drain remote starter from battery?? Without remote starter power consumption is about 0.04Amps, after remote starter Viper 4205V instalation battery drainage is about 0.56Amps - it's normal or they connected in wrong way? Viper is killing battery within 5 days when you don't use car.

@andrewperera4270 2 жыл бұрын

May be its a good idea if driving a 50 year old car as they don't have clocks, then again what a pain every time when u need to drive you have connect the terminal.

@petermizon4344 5 ай бұрын

AND SOME AUTO ELECTRICIANS DONT ALWAYS PLAY FAIR, THEY CLAIM ITS SOMETHING VERY EXPENSIVE, HOW ARE WE TO KNOW OTHERWISE

@happyslap2588 Жыл бұрын

Thank you that's a cool hack to try!

@rb.867 Жыл бұрын

Why not just put a shut off switch on it?

@dansxyou 2 жыл бұрын

Just change your battery

@Anabelle7777 Жыл бұрын

Wipers don't work? No problem, drive only when it's not raining. Headlights don't work? Got you covered, drive only during the day.

@rmjtalks 3 ай бұрын

But why is it draining anyway?

@LondonVillage Жыл бұрын

Next video will how stop growing up …. It’s simple ! All you guys stop to eat anything. 😂😂😂

@laragreene8328 11 ай бұрын

yes then at some point you have to find out whats draining the battery. Im at that point....lol. Its a new battery and ive had the car for years and nothing has ever drained it this bad before,to where it wouldnt start!!