1989 Cadillac Deville Battery Draw

Tiny
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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
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 10:58 AM

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Tiny
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Disconnect the alternator and see what happens-goes away-shorted diodes
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 11:36 AM

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