1998 Dodge Intrepid Battery Draw with ign off /key out

275,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES PACHLA
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Battery goes dead overnight, I did a draw test, test light stays lit with all fuses removed. What next
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:17 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there check with an Amp meter to get the exact draw, also make sure that you check with any fusible links off and also the alternator as a faulty diode will feed back voltage and still give a reasonable charge rate, check this next.

mark (mhpautos)
Oct 27, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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