TruckNewbie
Junior Member
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2021
- Posts
- 4
- Reaction score
- 4
- Location
- Utah
- Ram Year
- 2016 Ram 2500 Mega Cab
- Engine
- 6.7 I6
This has probably been asked and addressed, but I can't seem to find anything.
I've had a 2016 3/4 ton for almost a year. No electrical issues at all. But I went on a trip and the batteries were deader than dead. It was in the garage the entire time, doors were locked, no problems at all. I checked the voltage and one came in at 9, and the second came in at 8. But they could have been old batteries (the previous owner/manufacturer didn't indicate on the batteries when they were installed.
But that's a thing with batteries...totally happens...no biggie.
I bought new batteries and things were back to normal. I drove it for about a week, and then it sat outside for about 3 days in colder weather (I don't think things dropped below freezing) and the batteries are dead. No lights on, doors were locked, truck was off, and nothing else stands out that would've drained the battery Voltage was reading at approx 10.***.
I jumped the truck, check the voltage while it's running and the alternator is kicking out 14, so I would think it's at the very least maintaining the batteries.
Other than the cooler weather, I'm scratching my head on what would have killed the new batteries. Anyone have an idea of how/what I could troubleshoot?
I've had a 2016 3/4 ton for almost a year. No electrical issues at all. But I went on a trip and the batteries were deader than dead. It was in the garage the entire time, doors were locked, no problems at all. I checked the voltage and one came in at 9, and the second came in at 8. But they could have been old batteries (the previous owner/manufacturer didn't indicate on the batteries when they were installed.
But that's a thing with batteries...totally happens...no biggie.
I bought new batteries and things were back to normal. I drove it for about a week, and then it sat outside for about 3 days in colder weather (I don't think things dropped below freezing) and the batteries are dead. No lights on, doors were locked, truck was off, and nothing else stands out that would've drained the battery Voltage was reading at approx 10.***.
I jumped the truck, check the voltage while it's running and the alternator is kicking out 14, so I would think it's at the very least maintaining the batteries.
Other than the cooler weather, I'm scratching my head on what would have killed the new batteries. Anyone have an idea of how/what I could troubleshoot?