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1999 Vauxhall Vectra battery problems

Tiny
CHRISTINACLARKE
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  • 1999 VAUXHALL VECTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 107,000 MILES
Hi my vectra has a earth fault which drains my battery when the car is not running which is a big problem as I have 2 disconnect the battery everytime I stop or it drains completely flat could u plz advise me where 2 locate the problem or give me some advice as I cant afford 2 take it 2 a garage any advice will be really appreciated I will be making a donation 4 your time as soon as I get paid thanx
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Monday, January 18th, 2010 AT 4:48 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Start by checking all ground/earth wires from battery to chassis and engine are in good condition and well connected
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 AT 4:25 AM
Tiny
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Could it be a relay switch by any chance
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
DAVE H
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Could be a relay jammed open?
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 2:58 AM
Tiny
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Do u no anyway I could check this plz thanx
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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It was actually the radio as the wires are the wrong way round 4 anthing other than a standard vectra radio.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010 AT 1:08 PM

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