Intermittent issue of the battery draining?

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
260,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY VINCENT
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My van occasionally drains the battery. I have discovered that on occasion the lights that signal the power windows and locks remain on after leaving the vehicle. What would you recommend I do next?
Jan 3, 2023 at 9:48 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, you need to replace the front electronic module, which is easy to do, and it is on the driver's side under the dash. here is instruction for the repair. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Jan 5, 2023 at 2:12 AM
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