Re: [FWDLK] Dead battery diagnosis?

[Ron Waters <Ronbo97@xxxxxxxx>]

Greg -

This is usually a symptom of a light being left on, such as a trunk light or
under hood light.  If it was the ignition switch, you would probably see the
dash lights on as well.

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Buffalow" <61imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 6:34 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Dead battery diagnosis?


> My battery keeps going dead.  New alternator, new voltage
> regulator, and new ballast resistor haven't solved the problem.
> Now a new ignition switch is suggested.  The alternator appears
> to be charging the battery, and the battery (also new) will
> hold a charge if I use a charger, but it dies overnight.
>
> The new ignition switch is suggested since it appears that the
> circuit does not fully close, and it's like the ignition is always
> turned to on.
>
> Does this make sense?  Any suggestions on the correct fix would
> be appreciated.
> Thanks again,
> Greg
>
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