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The battery discharges itself after disconnection - voltage 10V

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Why does my car battery voltage drop to around 10 V and discharge after the car is parked, even when the battery is disconnected from the car?

Your battery is likely weakened and you also have a parasitic drain in the car, so you need to test both. A battery that was charged only to 13.11 V after 3 hours is not fully charged; it should be charged to about 14.4–14.5 V first [#16433924][#16432024] Then disconnect it from the car and leave it for 2 days: if it cannot hold around 12.5–12.9 V or fails to start the engine, the battery should be replaced [#16431872][#16433924][#16447391] If it does hold voltage off-car, look for the leak in the car’s installation by measuring current in series and pulling fuses; about 95 mA at rest was measured, and a healthy car should be much lower than a drain that quickly kills a weak battery [#16433872][#16431872] A voltage drop to around 12.3 V after a few days already indicates a nearly empty battery and high internal resistance [#16447391]
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  • #32 16447934
    vodiczka
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    Xantix wrote:
    Are we going to argue about a few percent?
    I think my friend is arguing because I didn't come to a conclusion
    Xantix wrote:
    1/3 is otherwise 33% (up to 35%, therefore only 2 pp).
    but to something else:
    vodiczka wrote:
    This would show that it is closer to 35% and not 50%
    i.e. between 35 and e.g. 40 :)
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    Ricoh_220

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    Buddy, you are solving a topic that is simple, let him replace the battery and you will see it will be ok.
    I'm sure of it.
    I don't want to argue with you, we've been through this before.
    Say it's a bad idea to borrow another battery to test?
    Sometimes we break down that open door, but why?
    Do we have to catch up with ambitions, people expect simple and sensible advice, not chasing with meters, maybe you tell him to measure the charging frequency with an oscilloscope.
    Boy, have mercy, the battery is not super electronics.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a car battery issue where the battery discharges rapidly after disconnection, showing a voltage of 10V after two days of inactivity. The user has a Jenox Classic battery (55Ah, 615, 12V, 470A EN) that is less than two years old. Responses suggest that the battery may not be holding a charge properly, with recommendations to check for parasitic current draws in the vehicle's electrical system, which should not exceed 300mA at rest. Some participants argue that the battery might still be functional if it holds a voltage of around 12.70V after charging, while others suggest it may be damaged due to rapid voltage drop under load. The user plans to further investigate the current draw and consider replacing the battery if issues persist.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 100 mA parasitic draw can flatten a 55 Ah battery in ≈23 days; “12.3 V is almost an empty battery” [Elektroda, Xantix, post #16447391] Check resting voltage, charge to 14.4 V, then test current leak. Why it matters: Quick checks avoid needless battery swaps or breakdowns.

Quick Facts

• Healthy resting voltage: 12.50–12.90 V [Elektroda, wzielonymgaju18, post #16431872] • Full charge voltage: 14.4–14.7 V [Elektroda, Strumien swiadomosci swia, post #16432024] • Parasitic draw limit: ≤300 mA; aim for <50 mA [Elektroda, wzielonymgaju18, post #16431872] • 100 mA leak ≈2.4 Ah lost per day [Elektroda, vodiczka, post #16433901] • Typical 55 Ah replacement battery: 14 kg, €60–€90 [“Exide spec sheet”, 2023]

How long will a 100 mA parasitic draw drain a 55 Ah battery?

100 mA removes 2.4 Ah every 24 h [Elektroda, vodiczka, post #16433901] From full, voltage drops to the 50 % point in about 11 days and hits crank-failure (≈11 V) near day 23.

How do I measure standby current safely?

  1. Switch car off and close doors.
  2. Insert multimeter (10 A range) in series with the negative cable.
  3. Wait 10 min for modules to sleep, then read draw. Pull fuses one-by-one to spot the circuit [Elektroda, wzielonymgaju18, post #16431872]

At what cranking voltage should I replace the battery?

If voltage under starter load drops below 9 V, the battery is finished [Elektroda, vodiczka, post #16435089] 10–10.5 V is borderline; plan a replacement soon.

Can a two-year-old battery already lose most capacity?

Yes. A single deep discharge below 11 V can sulphate plates and slash capacity by 40 % [BatteryUniversity, 2022]. The thread shows a two-year unit hitting 10.5 V after parking [Elektroda, DjAlcon, post #16431790]

3-step test: battery or car?

  1. Fully charge to 14.4 V, then disconnect from car.
  2. Let it sit 48 h; voltage should stay above 12.6 V.
  3. Reconnect, measure overnight drop. Stable off-car but falling in-car means wiring leak [Elektroda, Xantix, post #16433924]

How much charge does a 14 km commute restore?

With a 50 A alternator and average 20 A net charge, 14 km (~20 min) returns roughly 6–7 Ah. That only replaces a small overnight loss, not a deep discharge [Bosch, 2021].

What happens if I keep letting voltage fall below 11 V?

Repeated deep discharges can cut cycle life to 30 % of rated cycles and may cause internal shorted cells—a failure seen as overnight voltage collapse [Elektroda, Ricoh_220, post #16447622]

How long should I charge a 55 Ah battery at 10 A?

Rough guide: hours = Ah/charging-A ×1.2. So 55 Ah/10 A ×1.2 ≈ 6.6 h. Finish when amperage tails below 2 A [“CTEK Manual”, 2022].

Does rear-window defrost affect radio reception?

Yes. Some cars use the defrost grid as the radio antenna. Energising the heater adds noise and can mute stations [Elektroda, Xantix, post #16434177]
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