1990 Ford Bronco II Battery Drain

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LEON GRUSKIEWICZ
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My 1990 ford bronco 2 indicates a short when i check between the neg posi and the removed neg battery clamp.This shows a full 12 volts on my voltmeter. When i remove the 30 amp fuse from the fuse blocks under the hood the short is gone. i removed the eec relay and relaced the 30 amp fuse and the short appears to still be there.according to my haynes electrical schematic a yellow wire runs to the eec at kapwr[??]. If oi leave all the fuses in and the battery connected i do not show a battery drain if i leave it alone for a few days. if i run the vehicle and let it run the battery will go down. i have relaced the brushes in the alternator along with the voltage regulator. my dash voltage gage will go from a stopped position to the far neg. left to mid way between far left and center of the gage,this is not positive voltage.I do not know how or where to test the eec for faults or errors. i believe that my eec is located on the drivers side in the vehicle near the rear seat. I am on a stand still on this. Any help???Also my check engine lite goes off when i start the engine.
Jan 29, 2006 at 3:57 AM
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LEON GRUSKIEWICZ
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WHAT DOES DO NOT LOOK AT THIS TOPIC MEAN??
Jan 29, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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GODBEAR839
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Sounds like the voltage regulator is bad on the alternator I would take it to a local battery shop and see if they can help test the charging system to help you narrow down the problem. Also some fords had a bad corrosion issue with the battery cables that run to the starter that also may be part of the problem. when you goto a battery shop try to find somebody local (not a chain store) as they are usually willing to help you out a little more and if they do the test and you still don't find anything make sure to "tip" the shop for their time in helping if they don't charge you.
Jan 30, 2006 at 1:05 AM

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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.

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