2002 Dodge Caravan radio

2002 DODGE CARAVAN
245,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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the radio quit working, and if i disconnect and then reconnect the neg. cable on the battery it sparks, which iit shouldn't. but then after doing that the radio will work again for maybe 2 or 3 times after starting it and shuting it off. so i'am stumped, but i think it is a broken wire,bad ground but there is a short somewhere because it will kill the battery just sitting there when it is off. I hope you can help anything will help. thank-you
Jul 22, 2010 at 8:28 PM
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A slight spark is normal because you are powering the computer. However, there shouldn't be enough draw to kill the battery. I need you to complete a draw test. When doing it, remove one fuse at a time until the draw stops. Then we will know what circuit is the problem.

Here are the directions.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jul 22, 2010 at 11:05 PM
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