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1999 Ford F-250 Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Alternator, Alternator test.
Mileage: 79,000 miles.

Asked on July 15, 2012

Problems with battery getting discharged

My 1999 ford f250 gas is dsicharging the battery to avoid it discharching i have to disconnect one of the terminals. what could be causing this problem?
Avatar Asked by mmedina18444

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Replied on July 15, 2012

So its only discharging while the truck is off?Never while its running?Have you had the alternator tested yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 15, 2012

Also has the battery been tested yet?Madw sure the battery cables are clean and tight?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

There Is a short. Somewhere

Tiny Answered by tomcrit
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Replied on July 27, 2012

I wouldnt call it a short those usually dont drain the battery they may blow fuses but drain the battery.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

Sorry a ground issue

Tiny Answered by tomcrit
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Replied on July 27, 2012

If its a drain while running its a charging issue.If its draining while its shut off its a parsitic draw like a bad diode in the alternator etc.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,195 answers provided