2002 Dead Battery Radiator Related | Ford Thunderbird club group 1955-2005 T-Bird models

  • We're glad you found us via a search engine! Right now, you can join our club absolutely free and unlock member only features like the site search! This notice only appears once! It only takes 30 seconds to register, and we would love to have you as part of the World's largest Thunderbird Forum/Club! Click here to continue

  • 2002-05 Owners. As of August 2022 there is now an entire suspension kit for sale! Scroll down to the bottom of the first post click here.

Retro Ebay Items

2002 Dead Battery Radiator Related

  • Thread starter Thread starter Blackbird
  • Start date Start date
B

Blackbird

Click here to upgrade
Reaction score
0
Thunderbird Year
2002
Battery died overnight. I charged it up and as I hooked it up I could hear a stuttering noise up front near the radiator. Took the plastic cover off but couldn't locate it. That must be the problem, but what is trying to start? Tried using the A/C two days ago for the first time and left it on.

This page contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated. As an eBay Partner, and Amazon Associate I may be compensated if you make a purchase at no cost to you.

 
I have had the same problem and heard that noise. Mine is a 2004
 
I think I found the cause of that problem. The battery was so low that there must have been a relay that was stuttering, not fully engaging. There was also one obvious relay in the fuse box in the trunk that was doing it only not as loud. Just a guess. I got a new battery and the noise is gone. Still scared to leave it hooked up overnight, I don't know what drained it in the first place. Looking at all the culprits FEM, REM, dash and mirror lights left on. Maybe I left a door open or something silly.
 
There is something else. I fired up mine and let it run for about 10 minutes with no problems. Went out 5 days later and the battery was dead and registered only 3 volts. Replaced the battery but I don’t know.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top