The title is wrong... It is a 1991, with those stupid seat belts!!!!
Well, First post, so here goes.
I have worked on my own cars all my life and I hate electrical problems the most.
I had my '91 Accord stored for about a year while traveling for work. When I went to resume it's use I knew it would need a new battery so I installed one.
After about 3 days the new battery was dead, so I removed it, charged it had it tested (it was good) and reinstalled it. I purposely did not drive it for a few days and sure enough it was dead again. So, the battle has begun...
This ain't my first rodeo, so I started with the basics.
-I pulled the negative battery cable and put a digital ammeter in series between the post and battery clamp. It shows about 170-200 milliamp drain. Certainly enough to drop the battery below 11.5 volts in 3 days.
- I started with the under hood fuse box and with no lights on of any kind (checked dome and trunk light by looking through the back seat into the trunk) I pulled the fuses one at a time.
-The drain drops to 20 milliamps, which I assume to be the clock and memory save in the (small Alpine stereo) when I pull the Passive (Seat Belt) motor fuse, either one (I believe).
I'm looking for ideas. This car came with the very nice Honda factory manuals (Service and Electrical). So I have documentation and determination.
Thanks in advance for any help or wild ideas.
Well, First post, so here goes.
I have worked on my own cars all my life and I hate electrical problems the most.
I had my '91 Accord stored for about a year while traveling for work. When I went to resume it's use I knew it would need a new battery so I installed one.
After about 3 days the new battery was dead, so I removed it, charged it had it tested (it was good) and reinstalled it. I purposely did not drive it for a few days and sure enough it was dead again. So, the battle has begun...
This ain't my first rodeo, so I started with the basics.
-I pulled the negative battery cable and put a digital ammeter in series between the post and battery clamp. It shows about 170-200 milliamp drain. Certainly enough to drop the battery below 11.5 volts in 3 days.
- I started with the under hood fuse box and with no lights on of any kind (checked dome and trunk light by looking through the back seat into the trunk) I pulled the fuses one at a time.
-The drain drops to 20 milliamps, which I assume to be the clock and memory save in the (small Alpine stereo) when I pull the Passive (Seat Belt) motor fuse, either one (I believe).
- I have lubed the seat belt tracks from the B pillar to the forward stop in case the runner was not fully hitting the stop limit switch (a long shot I know but it's good maintenance.
- I replaced the drivers side lap belt retractor because it needed it and being in such a poor state I hoped it might help.
- I purchased a used but clean seat belt control unit (the one under the passenger seat), still no effect.
I'm looking for ideas. This car came with the very nice Honda factory manuals (Service and Electrical). So I have documentation and determination.
Thanks in advance for any help or wild ideas.
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