battery keeps running down

1996 FORD F-250
137,500 MILES
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MICHAEL07
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battery keeps running down. this pick up has a tommy lift on it.how do i check for a short and where do i start ? dont know thats its the lift. i can charge the batt and run the truck and it will stay charge for a while then i'll get in it and turn the key and dead
Apr 30, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you had the alternator and battery tested?
Apr 30, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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MICHAEL07
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i know its not the batt i have replace it many times now recently they cant all be bad but i have not tested the alt. will do that next and get back to you
Apr 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Yes please have the alternator tested and let me know what you find.
Apr 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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MICHAEL07
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i tested the alt 14.2
Apr 30, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it most likely has a draw that is draining the battery. you need to see the parasitic draw and where is it coming from.

Roy

May 1, 2012 at 2:31 AM
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