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2002 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Battery, Radio.
Mileage: 85,000 miles.

Asked on October 3, 2012

Something is killing my battery?

I too my Dodge to my mechanic because something was killing the battery if I did not drive the truck everyday,mechanic said it was the radio I had installed so I purchased new radio and new battery,still the same problem,what questions should I ask and what should the mechanic be looking for? Alternator is find no problem there.
Avatar Asked by claudiahunter

Answer

Replied on October 3, 2012

You need to check for a parasitic drain. It could be a light or electrical component that is not turning off or a relay that is stuck in the working condition.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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