Charging problem
done the basics, everything seems to be alright but the battery keeps draining every 4-5 days. [I] can drive her, but have to charge the battery all the time.. Any solutions besides changing the alt./ battery. I am really not sure what else to write here. Its an 88, 5.0Lx. I would get a surge off power before the car leaves me stranded on the side off the road.
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not sure, what you are saying
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Why you are draining every 4-5 days?
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check you battery ampair
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what is your battery amp?
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Originally Posted by McCoy
(Post 95106)
done the basics, everything seems to be alright but the battery keeps draining every 4-5 days. [I] can drive her, but have to charge the battery all the time.. Any solutions besides changing the alt./ battery. I am really not sure what else to write here. Its an 88, 5.0Lx. I would get a surge off power before the car leaves me stranded on the side off the road.
Or there is something live and its draining the battery. |
It sounds like a draw on the battery(something is on all the time, ie glox box light, trunk light etc etc) Put and amp meter in series with the battery(do not turn the key on!!) There should be no more that 1/4A draw with everything turned off....................
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Originally Posted by Stang Illusions 5.0L
(Post 95469)
You might wanna try a new Alt.
Or there is something live and its draining the battery. |
thanks for repling, battery is fine, had it tested, there is a draw somewhere, no one can find it. It is a mystery machine.lol..
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easy.......hook up amp meter as I stated in previous post. Then start unpluging fuses one at a time whilist watching the amp meter(here is a little tip and the only reason I say this is because I have seen tech's do it. When unplugging fues make sure the door is shut lol) 194 peanut bulb draws about 2.25 amps. If you get the meter on it post a the reading, I might be able to point you in the right direction................
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