battery draining

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
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JUSTINHRON
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2001 ford windstar is drawing down battery. why?
Apr 26, 2011 at 1:00 AM
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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.
Apr 26, 2011 at 1:13 AM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Apr 26, 2011 at 1:14 AM