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1998 Dodge Intrepid Battery Draw test

Tiny
JAMES PACHLA
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  • 1998 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 278,000 MILES
Battery goes dead over night, I performed a battery draw test using a tester with LED. I removed all fuses and relays one at a time until all were removed the test light remained lit during the whole process and with all fuses and relays out of the vehicle.

I disconnected the alternator also light still on.

Where do go next<
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 8:13 AM

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Tiny
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The battery draw test. I don't ever remember any battery draw test that could be done very easily after 94. Times out with almost every circuit disconnected. And an LED light is not the easiest or not a way to expect results that will work, without sheer luck. But that would be ok. It depends on size of engine, accessories, and your testing device. Up to 55 minutes for it to be correctly tested. Got a schematic? 0-45 milliamps.
Maybe more. Dimly lit 12 volt test light touched then retouched and wait. Some lit it normally. Older than 98. Lighter, hood lamp, trunk lamp, dome circuit, PCM, BCM, battery. In that order. Gets better. With the LED it is almost a guess because of the amount nec. To light that type of light. OK One years difference changes the procedure from year to year. Crazy.
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Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 11:21 PM

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