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Re: Battery problem
Re: Battery problem
Current measured at the battery was 35mA with the DVD player plugged in but not playing a movie.
The DVD only draws 1A when playing a movie.
Also, just being outside fooling with the battery and DVD player for 10 mins was enough to kill the battery to the point where I needed a boost... so it MUST be the battery.
I'm putting money on the fact that there must be a short between the cells causing the 'working range' of the battery to be very very small.
I never did try costco, but I'll go there today and see if they stock a battery that will fit. I want to get this fixed before next week because I'm back in school and don't have time to buy and install batteries!!
Thanks again to everyone for all the help!! Priceless!
Scooter
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After a while, the battery performance (its ability to return back to its original voltage after being charged, and its ability to deliver its rated current) will deteriorate.
How many times has your daughter done this?
Maybe find a marine battery (those are designed to be cycled, deep discharged) and put it in your truck?
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My daughter doesn't go in the truck to watch DVD's too much - and when she does I'll make sure from now on that its only for a short period of time.
I'll post again in a few days to let everyone know if my problems have been fixed!!
Ps - I've attached a picture of the culprit!!
Scooter
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Oh yeah - I forgot to mention that the only issue I ran into was that the new Costco battery was around 2" shorter in length, and now the battery is able to slide side to side. I'm going to have to rig something up to hold it in place. It certainly can't go anywhere - but I don't like the idea that it can slide even a little bit to either side.
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