Hard Starting and Battery Strangeness

[billzilla]

When I got this Expy it started up fine every time.

Now, about a week later, it's acting like the battery is nearly dead. Many cranks to start even after sitting for a few minutes (off) after hours of driving.

When it does start, the wipers do one sweep. For no apparent reason.

While sitting watching the battery gauge, engine off and key on, I can see the batt needle nudge down every few seconds.

Haven't taken it to test alternator or battery yet but plan to.

 

[ELVATO]

Could be a couple of things. Bad battery, bad alternator not charging the battery, or something(s) that is causing excessive draw.

Get the battery/alternator tested out. If they come out OK, then it's very likely something is draining the battery.

 

[Titus]

Something is drawing off the battery, get whats posted above checked out and report back with the results.