Battery doesn't last very long, even though it is only a year old interstate battery
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Battery doesn't last very long, even though it is only a year old interstate battery
Hi,
I have a 2012 Dodge Journey Crew 3.6L Pentastar.
The specific problem I'm facing with my 2012 Dodge Journey Crew 3.6L Pentastar is battery drainage. When I first bought the car two years ago, it was running perfectly. I upgraded the headlight bulbs to LED for better visibility during my frequent night drives in the countryside with minimal traffic.
The first issue arose after 8 months when 5 days of not driving in the middle of winter would cause the vehicle to not remote start; you would have to go inside and start it and maybe boost the car if that did not work. Not that big of a deal as this vehicle is driven 3k km each month, but it's a concern that needs to be addressed. We did get the battery swapped at Interstate batteries. The representative showed us that the battery was in full health. It was in great condition, but we changed it just to be sure. I also installed an Andriod Head Unit as the stock vehicle didn't have a rear view camera and the bluetooth module had gone wrong. Replacing the module would be expensive so it made more sense to just change the centre infotainment system,
The vehicle ran for another 8 to 9 months without much issue. Now it is the next fall and a year has passed since we purchased the vehicle. The issue I started noticing was the vehicle would die and not start if left sitting for more than 2-3 days. It still wasn't that much of an issue; I would drive it very often, so it was rare for the vehicle to be sitting. But still strange.
Now, a year later it is spring/summer 2024. The vehicle no longer lasts a day on regular use. I would need to sit for maybe 5-10 minutes and turn off all electrical draws such as HVAC, Radio and headlights. But once every 2 weeks I am still boosting the 2012 journey. I don't feel safe waiting for anyone with the car not running as it may die on me. The battery has been checked and it works just fine. The Alternator was removed and tested. It also performed perfectly. One thing I notice is that the HVAC system stays on for over 45 minutes after turning the car off. Like I can hear something moving a little every few mins. It isn't on constantly, but something moves a bit. Also, to make sure it wasn't the headlights, I swapped all lights to halogen, and it remained about the same.
I am currently at my witts end. I am not sure how to fix this issue. Where do I look? Any suggestions?
I have a 2012 Dodge Journey Crew 3.6L Pentastar.
The specific problem I'm facing with my 2012 Dodge Journey Crew 3.6L Pentastar is battery drainage. When I first bought the car two years ago, it was running perfectly. I upgraded the headlight bulbs to LED for better visibility during my frequent night drives in the countryside with minimal traffic.
The first issue arose after 8 months when 5 days of not driving in the middle of winter would cause the vehicle to not remote start; you would have to go inside and start it and maybe boost the car if that did not work. Not that big of a deal as this vehicle is driven 3k km each month, but it's a concern that needs to be addressed. We did get the battery swapped at Interstate batteries. The representative showed us that the battery was in full health. It was in great condition, but we changed it just to be sure. I also installed an Andriod Head Unit as the stock vehicle didn't have a rear view camera and the bluetooth module had gone wrong. Replacing the module would be expensive so it made more sense to just change the centre infotainment system,
The vehicle ran for another 8 to 9 months without much issue. Now it is the next fall and a year has passed since we purchased the vehicle. The issue I started noticing was the vehicle would die and not start if left sitting for more than 2-3 days. It still wasn't that much of an issue; I would drive it very often, so it was rare for the vehicle to be sitting. But still strange.
Now, a year later it is spring/summer 2024. The vehicle no longer lasts a day on regular use. I would need to sit for maybe 5-10 minutes and turn off all electrical draws such as HVAC, Radio and headlights. But once every 2 weeks I am still boosting the 2012 journey. I don't feel safe waiting for anyone with the car not running as it may die on me. The battery has been checked and it works just fine. The Alternator was removed and tested. It also performed perfectly. One thing I notice is that the HVAC system stays on for over 45 minutes after turning the car off. Like I can hear something moving a little every few mins. It isn't on constantly, but something moves a bit. Also, to make sure it wasn't the headlights, I swapped all lights to halogen, and it remained about the same.
I am currently at my witts end. I am not sure how to fix this issue. Where do I look? Any suggestions?
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