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2008 Jeep Probe something draining battery

Tiny
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  • 2008 JEEP PROBE
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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When car and every thing else is off something is still draining battery alternator is charging
Friday, May 16th, 2014 AT 12:16 AM

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Tiny
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You need to do a current draw test, is this something that you can do?
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Friday, May 16th, 2014 AT 3:33 AM
Tiny
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Gauge in car says its charging very good
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Saturday, May 17th, 2014 AT 10:25 PM
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You need to place an Amp meter between battery Pos and the battery Pos terminal, with all doors close and lights off, read the currant draw, it should be about.15 amp anything higher, let me know what it is reading.
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Friday, May 23rd, 2014 AT 8:22 PM

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