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Battery problems

Old May 17, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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Friends,
My brother has a 84 that has battery problems. He has been through two in the two weeks. He has replaced the alt. as well. Anyone have any ideas what could be draining the battery? :flag
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Old May 17, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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Default Re: Battery problems (Doodie)

Mind if I ask one question?

1) Do the interior lights come on when the door is opened?
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Old May 17, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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When the doors are opened they do come on. And they do cut off after the door is closed. Man i'm at a loss.

Doodie :seeya
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Old May 17, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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If you have access to a clip-on ammeter, connect it to the positive cable. Note the amp reading, and then pull one fuse at a time until the amps drop. This will lead you to the source of your current draw, although there may be several components involved.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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Thank a bunch!!I passed that on to my brother.

Doodie :cheers:
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