1998 Dodge Intrepid Battery Draw with ign off /key out

Tiny
JAMES PACHLA
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  • 1998 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 275,000 MILES
Battery goes dead overnight, I did a draw test, test light stays lit with all fuses removed. What next
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 AT 5:17 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there check with an Amp meter to get the exact draw, also make sure that you check with any fusible links off and also the alternator as a faulty diode will feed back voltage and still give a reasonable charge rate, check this next.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 AT 5:53 PM

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