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Battery draining

Tiny
JUSTINHRON
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  • 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
  • FWD
2001 ford windstar is drawing down battery. Why?
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 AT 1:00 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Draining overnight or while you're driving? Do you have a digital voltmeter? If so, measure the battery voltage while the engine is running.
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 AT 1:13 AM
Tiny
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Oops. Forgot to mention that it should be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts. If it's lower, suspect the generator but we'll need to take some voltage readings first.
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 AT 1:14 AM

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