Vehicle drains battery after 2 or 3 days, and silently shuts off when making right turns.
Hello Scotty,
I have a 2001 mazda mpv DX v6. It was sitting outside for many years with no use. I had the engine replaced with a re-manufactured engine. The problem is that now the battery keeps getting drained after 2 or 3 days of just sitting there. Also, whenever I make a right turn, the car just shuts off as if there is no power or gas. Just shuts off almost like I turn the key to the off position while driving.
Had the fuel pump and fuel sending unit replaced
O2 sensors replaced (only because the vehicle kept giving codes for the O2 sensor)
New battery
Ignition switch replaced
Struts (for a different reason)
New tires
My mechanic says the power drain is somewhere near the dash, but is having issues pinpointing where the power drain is. He is also unable to figure out why the car shuts off when making a right turn. Do you have any suggestions? I am at my wits end and am done pouring additional money and have the problem persist. Thanks!
Hello Chuck,
My mechanic did say the draw is coming from somewhere near or on the dash. He pulled out the fuse and was able to stop the vehicle from killing the battery within days. He just cannot pinpoint the actual culprit.
Then it's probably going to be necessary to get into the dash with an ammeter and start testing components and circuits to find the drain.
Thank you,! I took it back and he is checking it again. Any idea why the vehicle turns off when making right turns only?
None whatsoever other than it's probably some kind of electrical problem.
Hey Chuck, I do believe there is a short somewhere near the steering wheel. The fact my mechanic still has the vehicle, probably shows I should take it somewhere else. Any chance Scotty will take a look at this post and provide a possible answer?
Scotty might do that, he always picks some to answer but he obviously can't answer all of them. You could also try emailing him personally (instructions are in the FAQ), but bear in mind he gets tons of email.
Chuck, I must say Thank you! You have definitely been very helpful. Thanks again 🙂