1997 Ford Ranger battery drain

Tiny
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Battery drains after sitting overnight when outside temperture drops below 35 degrees F. ?

radio, fan, lights, etc are all off.
runs and starts fine once it's started and battery is recharged.

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 9:34 PM

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Tiny
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How old is battery? Have you had it tested as well as the alternator? Great info. about this issue can be found at the link below.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm

Let me know what you find after reading through that info. and I will follow up.

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 9:40 PM
Tiny
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Battery is brand new and alternator still charges when running. Its only when air temp drops below a certain degree
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 8:14 AM
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Are battery terminals and wires free of corrosion and tightened properly?
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 12:44 PM
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Yes. Terminals are new and tightened properly
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 6:48 PM
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You need to get the alternator tested as well to rule that out. Part stores will test for free, on or off of vehicle. Cold weather is harsh on the charging system. There are a few items you can purchase that are really handy in the winter for this problem. A trickle charger will keep your battery charged in cold weather. Heated insulator will keep the battery warm which in turn will keep it charged.

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 8:40 PM

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