Something keeps draining my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Asked by GuruVG2CG Sep 25, 2018 at 09:36 PM about the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 4 Dr STD Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently bought a 1998 Oldmobile Intrigue and it
was running great until one day the battery was
dead when I went to start it, so I jumped it and it
started right up and didnt do it again for awhile, but
then it started going dead more frequently. So I
replaced the battery n it still went dead, i then
replaced the starter which you could clearly see
was a brand new one n the battery was drained
completely in only the matter of time it took to
replace the starter an the battery was
disconnected the whole time. So I changed the
alternator which you could see it too was brand
new an it still won't hold a charge an the only way
to get it to start is to leave it sit on a battery
charger or 8 hours or longer. Whatever is draining
the power to my car is strong enough to eat up a
new battery, new starter, an new alternator. The
person I bought my car from must of been having
the same troubles with the car as I am now but
failed to tell me about it. And I don't know what
else to do or try and I also don't have alot of money  
to keep putting into this car.

3 Answers

44,010

If the battery went dead while disconnected, then it has to be a faulty battery even if it is a new one. Don't but anymore starters or alternators until you can explain how a disconnected battery can be going dead. Take it to the parts place that sold you the battery and have things tested. That's a good one. Let us know what you find.

I had same problem with brand new battery. I replaced new Ignition module with new keys it fixed the problem. I think old/original ignition starter had short circuit.

I had same problem with my 2002 Intrigue. Battery was new but was draining. It was not keeping charge. I bought new ignition starter switch with keys. It fixed this problem.

Your Answer:

Intrigue

Looking for a Used Intrigue in your area?

CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Paul Washburn
    Reputation
    1,200
  • #2
    HollyOLLY011
    Reputation
    310
  • #3
    phantom440
    Reputation
    290
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.