1985 Ford Ranger dead battery

1985 FORD RANGER
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARY BROOKMAN
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after several battery replacements, the battery still goes dead in 4-5 days. after several non-diagnosis, a repair shop tells me they think it is the "engine control system" at the main computer.

Possible or?
Jan 8, 2010 at 11:04 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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draining in just a couple of days , there is definitely a draw somewhere. A faulty engine computer can cause it to drain. Have they ruled out all others such as stuck open relays, switches etc.. that can keep drawling currents without the key in?
Jan 8, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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