Strange electrical issue - If the car is stalled, the battery is flattened

[LittleRedSpirit]

Id be really sus on the battery if its been through an accident. I had inexplicable issues much like this after I reused a battery that had taken quite a hit.

[Jim621]

+1 for cleaning the battery terminals as a first thing.

Also, battery shops (ie battery world, and even supercheap auto) will load test your battery for free - they assume they will sell you a new battery if yours is stuffed. but you have no obligation to buy anything from them so its a worthwhile thing to check.

[maxhag]

Battery has been in 2 write off acco's..
My gold AE86 and the head on I had in the wagon last year.....

When I have the time, I will pull the battery out... As I said earlier, its a arse to get to (bolted under the rear panno floor)

[Matt]

When u hook up the jumper pack is it onto the battery or a "terminal" in the bay?

[maxhag]

Terminal in the bay...