1998 Dodge Ram Battery dies after 3 days of no driving

1998 DODGE RAM
119,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KCARABAL
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We have taken the truck in on 3 occasions. After 3 days of not driving, the battery is drained. The dealer says the electronics are pulling in normal range, engine analyzers aren't finding any issues. New Alternators and belts and air conditioning; tune up at 100K. Now this evening after jumping the truck, it would not hold an idle. Does anyone have any ideas?
Dec 30, 2007 at 6:42 PM
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BLACKOP555
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sounds to me that your battery just isnt good anymore, i had that on my old f-150 had to replace the battery, every 2-5 days without driving the battery needed to be recharged, i checked over everything. finds out it was the battery.

a low battery will cause a rough idle also, especially if the alternator isnt putting out full amperage.
Dec 30, 2007 at 9:28 PM
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