Brand New Dead Battery
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Brand New Dead Battery



Loyal,
I had a similar experience with my 1953 Imperial.  In my case the clock was
used up all the juice in the 6 volt battery while the car sat in the garage.
I disconnected the clock  and all is well.  In my case however, the battery
took a charge with no problem.


Quint
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Loyal Stern" <loyalz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 8:43 PM
Subject: IML: Brand New Dead Battery


> Howdy all,
> As you know, my '66 Imperial Crown Coupe has been at
> the body shop for several weeks now...(don't ask).
> Before I sent her off I had purchased & installed a
> new battery...not a cheap one, but a good one. I have
> just heard from the body shop & they say the battery
> is completely dead & can't be charged...(which is what
> happened to the one prior to this). Now here is my
> question, Is this an altenator problem or the fact
> that they probably havn't started it much & let it
> drain? Is there maybe a short that is draining it off?
> Will Advance Auto take back the battery after 2
> months?
>
> Any & all comments would be helpful,
> Thank you,
> Loyal Stern
>
>


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