1998 Ford Taurus BATTERY GOES DEAD

1998 FORD TAURUS
159,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JTWESTERB
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THE BATTERY GOES DEAD WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS OFF EVEN AFTER A DAY. AND THE BATTERY LIGHT IS ON WHEN DRIVING AND THE BATTERY IS GOOD YET. AND SEEMS TO CHARGING ALL THE TIME
Dec 21, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Should have the battery tested and also check the charging system and alternator diode
as it may be draining the battery
if all test OK
have to perform battery drain test
Dec 21, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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