1996 Cadillac Deville

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JAYA
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Computer problem
1996 Cadillac Deville V8 Automatic 190000 miles

I have to unhook the engine battery everytime I don't drive the car for more than 8 hours or else the battery dies & I have to get a jump to start it. I need to get my car smogged but I know it won't pass the test if the computer has recently been reset by my unhooking the battery. I am wondering if you know how long the computer needs to run in order to pass smog.
Jan 30, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
In PA, aprox 150 miles. As far as the battery problem, have the alt checked for a bad diode. It will drain the battery overnight it bad.

Joe
Feb 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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