battery keeps going dead
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,057
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From: BC
My wifes 78 had the same problem. I unplugged the stuff that didn't work but had power going too it. The clock and the alarm system relays under the center console. She can leave the car for months now and it starts right up. It was the alarm.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,100
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From: Frederick Maryland
A common problem is the courtesy light timer going bad. Not only will the courtesy lights not go off after 20-30 seconds like they're supposed to, they'll also come on at odd times. I found that out on the '78 I used to own when letting the dog out in the middle of the night and saw the interior lights on in the car.
I'm not saying that's definitively your problem but it's a good place to start looking. As I said...it's not an uncommon issue.
I'm not saying that's definitively your problem but it's a good place to start looking. As I said...it's not an uncommon issue.
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 158
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From: Ct
Regards
Pete
Racer
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 364
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From: Sebastian FL
Battery problem
I second PEteL46 plus the disconnect is a valuable aid to prevent electrical problems from ruining your car when it is unattended. Lots of 'Vettes have this.
