2000 Ford Expedition battery light/ battery draining

146,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRAZYMOM1
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my battery light came on, I had my battery replaced cause it was under warrenty. Put the new battery in everything was fine. Next time i start it the battery light is back on i hear a noise the noise is coming from above the battery in a small box. The battery is draining and dieing while battery light is on, i can hear this noise and it smells like something is burning around the battery now my battery is drained again,
Feb 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the alternator load tested if okay. Check the electrical system for a short circuit that can be causing the battery to drain overnite.


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Feb 13, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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