Re: [FWDLK] Dead battery diagnosis?

[Scott H <kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Joe and Dave but I prefer to use a 12 volt test light instead.
Disconnect a battery cable and place the light between the battery and tha
cable. Any draw enough to kill the battery overnight will light the light,
the larger the draw the brighter he light will be. CLose all the doors and
see if the light is on. Look for the obvious ones first it is usually a
trunk, dome of glove box light staying on.  Could  be the ignition switch, I
would disconnect the wires from the coil and starter solinoid to check.
Good luck
Scott



> From: Greg Buffalow <61imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: Greg Buffalow <61imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] Dead battery diagnosis?
> Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 15:34:44 -0700
>
> 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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