1989 Cadillac Deville Battery Draw

1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE

TOBIAS58

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Electrical problem
1989 Cadillac Deville V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 178k miles

I have a draw on my battery, removed all fuses and relocated the frame negetive, battery still shows a draw.
Have any suggestions.....

Thanks

Nov 4, 2008 at 10:58 AM

RASMATAZ

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Disconnect the alternator and see what happens-goes away-shorted diodes

Nov 4, 2008 at 11:18 AM

TOBIAS58

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Thanks for your reply, already disconnected alt and battery still shows a draw. Don't know what else to do except to bring the vehicle in and have it looked at. I can't believe how difficult this is......
Thanks for your help, if you have any other suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.....
Tobias

Nov 4, 2008 at 11:36 AM

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