1998 Dodge Neon

Tiny
DANYELLE04
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  • 1998 DODGE NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156 MILES
My car battery dies after sitting a hour or two, replaced the altanator, I dont have a cd player in the unit cause we belived that was the problem, theres no lights that be left on in the car a wondering, wat could be the problem and why is my battery dieing?
Friday, June 18th, 2010 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
INTERNETMECHANIC
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I'd want to check for applicable trouble codes. Some of the national brand auto stores used to check some codes for free. I just wondered if there were any charging systyem codes? Even if the alternator is new, if there is a problem with wiring circuit somewhere, it may not charge. If you have a digital multimeter, we can do some testing?

There could be excessive IOD, Ignition off draw, my info says 30 ma is normal, that is.030, no where close to half amp, .500. If the draw is excessive, you pull fuses one at a time and reinstall. When the draw returns to normal, the problem should be on the circuit of the last fuse pulled.
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Friday, June 18th, 2010 AT 2:27 PM

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