1990 Ford Bronco II Battery Drain
Suggested Repair
Have a local independent battery shop test the charging system. The alternator voltage regulator may be faulty. Also inspect the battery cables running to the starter for corrosion, a known issue on some Fords.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1990 Ford Bronco II reports a short that reads about 12 volts with the negative battery clamp removed. The short disappears when the under-hood 30-amp fuse is removed, but remains after the EEC relay is removed. The battery does not drain when the vehicle sits for several days, but it goes down after the vehicle is run. Alternator brushes and the voltage regulator were already replaced, the dash voltage gauge does not indicate positive charging voltage, and the check engine light goes out after starting. The owner is unsure how to test the EEC. An expert suggests the alternator voltage regulator may be bad, recommends a charging-system test at a local battery shop, and notes possible corrosion on the battery cables to the starter.
