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What would drain my battery?

Tiny
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  • 1990 FORD F-150
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I have replaced the battery and battery terminals and the truck is still dead and not starting. I have even tried jump Starting WITH NO LUCK
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 4:27 PM

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Tiny
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Is the new battery drained or does it still have power but nothing to the vehicle?
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 4:34 PM
Tiny
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It has power but nothing to vehicle. When I turn the key it just clicks.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
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If it is clicling several times, that usually indicates a weak battery. If there is only one click and then you lose power, check to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight as well as the ground to the engine block.
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 12:48 AM
Tiny
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I have made sure the ground was tight to the engine block, checked several times. The battery is a week old along with terminals. It does just click once then loses power.
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 1:32 PM
Tiny
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When you replaced the battery terminals, did you also replace the battery cables?
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 AT 8:50 PM

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