Hey, just bought a 89 LX that needs to be charged everytime I go to start it. I think the issue is related to a relay that I can hear cylcling (even with the key off) Ive isolated the relay in a box that is mounted waayyyyy underneath the dash (behind a plastic protector/carpet underlay) I cant even see this box by laying upside down with the back of the clutch pedal in my mouth. I can only feel it.
I've determined that the relay cycles during the following conditions.
1. When I first turn the key forward to power everything up. If the driver door is open, I hear the warning chime, but it is at a different frequency than this chattering relay(it almost sounds like the same frequency as the hazard lights, but they work fine. You can turn them on and off regardless of what the realy is doing) Closing the door silences the chime but I still hear the click, click, click of the relay. This continues even if I remove the key.
2. The relay eventually stops (which leads me to believe it is on a timer) however, if I turn on the interior light using the dimmer control, or open either the passenger or driver door it will begin cycling again.
3. I installed a new battery and when I connected the negative, it arced on the terminal (indicating a load was present) and I could hear the relay again. (this was with the doors closed, interior light off and key out) I listened to it for a bit and it timed out.
Other than that the car idles fine and runs great. I have a Fluke multimeter and will monitor the drain on the battery with the car off and key out tommorrow.
Suggestions?
I've determined that the relay cycles during the following conditions.
1. When I first turn the key forward to power everything up. If the driver door is open, I hear the warning chime, but it is at a different frequency than this chattering relay(it almost sounds like the same frequency as the hazard lights, but they work fine. You can turn them on and off regardless of what the realy is doing) Closing the door silences the chime but I still hear the click, click, click of the relay. This continues even if I remove the key.
2. The relay eventually stops (which leads me to believe it is on a timer) however, if I turn on the interior light using the dimmer control, or open either the passenger or driver door it will begin cycling again.
3. I installed a new battery and when I connected the negative, it arced on the terminal (indicating a load was present) and I could hear the relay again. (this was with the doors closed, interior light off and key out) I listened to it for a bit and it timed out.
Other than that the car idles fine and runs great. I have a Fluke multimeter and will monitor the drain on the battery with the car off and key out tommorrow.
Suggestions?
