Chevy Truck Electrical Problem

Tiny
WINDDILLA
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  • GMC
I have a 99 Silverado 5.3L
I'm having problems with the battery discharging until dead. I have replaced the battery and alternator twice in the last 2 months. I have re-charged the battery and the vehicle will start, but instantly the powerdrain begins and within 5 min the truck dies. The alternator is putting out 14 volts. I placed a scanner on it and it shows a diagnostic code of
( alternator L terminal ckt ) My tester is able to test whatever this code is but my truck evidently is not able too or is not programmed to provide such a test. I've spent alot of time looking over all the wiring for shorts or grounds and everything look good and tight. I can put my multimeter on the battery with the vehicle shut off and you can see the voltage slowly drop. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards~
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 AT 2:47 PM

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Tiny
FISHERMAN
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5 minutes? Thats fast!
You dont have a short circuit because the battery will burn the wires right away!
Its got a be a resistor device. Such a motor or light.
.5 minutes!
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Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 AT 3:25 PM
Tiny
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5min with battery I just purchased about a month ago. I've had to recharge it twice. It'll have to be replaced again.
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Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 AT 4:14 PM

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