1985 Cadillac El Dorado battery drains

1985 CADILLAC ELDORADO
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MZTANN
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Electrical problem
1985 Cadillac El Dorado Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 100000 miles
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wouldn't start.

Replaced battery & alternator, battery drains in couple of days.
Jan 22, 2008 at 1:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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wouldn't start.

Do you mean it cranks over and refuses to start or it won't crank at all?

Battery drainage-could be a direct short to ground wthin the electrical system or the battery has a case drain
Jan 22, 2008 at 2:38 AM
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