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My truck has a dead short?

Tiny
MUDMAN1972
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  • 1988 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 172,000 MILES
When I leave my pos batt cable hooked up it drains the battery?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 3:12 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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I have seen where the voltage regulator sticks on which drain the battery down, try to unplug it to see if the battery is okay the next morning, or see if the regulator is warm this is a sure sign this is the problem.
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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That did stop the drain drain, I have a new part coming thank you, this site is amazing.
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 11:12 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome, we like positive feedback.
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 AT 6:53 PM

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