All my electronics are off but the car starts.

Asked by Tshidiso Oct 06, 2016 at 01:17 PM about the 1996 Lexus LS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had a battery drain when the car is parked, I would remove a terminal
whenever I park the car. Now the electronics have completely shut off but the
car runs when start the ignition. Please help. I suspect it's my alternator but
I'm not sure.

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A_M_Auto_Parts answered 8 years ago

It has nothing to do with your alternator. Your alternator just charges your battery. You must have some short somewhere and that could be serious. You need to have the car inspected immediately, it could be only time before it could die on you completely or worst catch on fire. Take care of it immediately for your own safety.

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Paul answered 8 years ago

Try this first/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wLrTjeb9TY

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