1999 Cadillac Seville Shorting wire and killing my battary

1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE
145,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEY692169
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Hello. i just baught a 1999 Cadillac seville and i think i have a short somewhere in the car. every morning my car is dead. my alturnater is fine and we just put in a new starter. my ABS liight is on and so is my TRACTION CONTROLL and AIR BAG. is there a bad sencor somewhere or what? if you have any answers i would really like it. thanks.
Sep 22, 2009 at 1:08 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Has the battery been tested, it was not mentioned. To drain it overnight takes a substantial draw. The abs/traction and airbag lights are more than likely not responsible. To do a draw test correctly, requires the use of an ammeter between battery cable connection. The vehicle sits for a minimum 20 minutes, and the measurement is taken. It should be around 20 mA. There is multiple possibilities that cause drains, sticking seat/lumbar switches, relays, etc...
Sep 22, 2009 at 10:42 PM
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