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Sep 24, 2007 | 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by csteve300

I tested the battery with a load tester it is OK. Alternator is charging OK as getting 14.4 volts at idle. Glove box light is not on. Aftermarket radio but as you say should not drain in a week. Perhaps I need the alternator rebuilt? Sould be the interanl drain problem?

Thanks

Do the alternator diode test in the Chassis Service Manual... It is definitive.
Be sure your clock is working, if it is not un plug it (easy if you pull the glove box)

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