Drained batteries on 2001 Mazda Miata

Asked by DonnaDL Mar 03, 2021 at 01:28 PM about the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Drained battery after a shot time sitting unused.

2 Answers
41,660

TDolby answered 4 years ago

I would say you have a parasitic draw. you will need to do some testing with your multimeter to find which electrical circuit is the culprit. YouTube has some videos on how to perform the test.

Mark helpful
940

ernest answered 4 years ago

Define "short. I get only two seeks hold on a 4lb Li-Ion but used to get many weeks from a standard heavy lead-acid.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Drained batteries on 2001 Mazda Miata 2 Answers

    Drained battery after a shot time sitting unused.

    2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Power steering Mazda miata 1 Answer

    Does my 94 Mazda miata have power steering?

    1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Mazda Miata dead battery 2 Answers

    I let my Miata sit too long and the fobs are fine but I believe the batteries dead. I was able to insert the key to get into the car, but the turning implement to turn the car on is locked so I ca...

    2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • need help setting the tining on my 1992 mazda miata 6 Answers

    need help stting the timing on my 1992 mazda miata. i just changed the water pump and now i need help to set the timing.

    1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1991 Mazda Miata 3 Answers

    I have a 1996 Mazda mx5 Miata , with the special Corona engine in it . The body is rotted out and I'm looking at buying a 1991 Mazda Miata that is in mint condition except needing a new engine. I...

    1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Mazda MX-5 Miata Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Michael Kane
    Reputation
    3,370
  • #2
    Cyril Muckenhirn
    Reputation
    580
  • #3
    Nitro_408
    Reputation
    530
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
990 Great Deals out of 21,586 listings starting at $2,500
Used Chevrolet Corvette
610 Great Deals out of 11,484 listings starting at $3,000
Used Honda Civic
1,230 Great Deals out of 26,666 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda S2000
15 Great Deals out of 172 listings starting at $9,991
Used Chevrolet Camaro
569 Great Deals out of 7,310 listings starting at $4,886
Used Porsche 911
312 Great Deals out of 3,916 listings starting at $14,500
Used Porsche Boxster
49 Great Deals out of 570 listings starting at $5,490

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
6 Great Deals out of 677 listings starting at $24,990
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
15 Great Deals out of 170 listings starting at $24,610
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
8 Great Deals out of 104 listings starting at $20,990
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
15 Great Deals out of 154 listings starting at $19,495
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
8 Great Deals out of 80 listings starting at $17,488

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.