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2004 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Test light, Alternator.
Mileage: 65,000 miles.

Asked on February 11, 2013

Dodge Ram Battery Problem

I have a 2004 Dodge Ram, The problem is that something is draining the battery. Replaced battery 4 times in 4 months. Checked alternator and it works. Takes about 1 week to completely drain battery. I checked the battery with the test light. Removed positive cable, test light shows to be drawing current.with cable removed.
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