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Battery draining down

Tiny
JANET PHILYAW
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  • 2004 FORD ESCAPE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
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  • 225,000 MILES
I have replaced both alternator and battery in my car. Both new have been tested and are good. Voltage good on battery. When running something is still draining and making car runs sluggish. Please help!
Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 4:42 AM

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Tiny
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Do a parasitic draw test on battery also check belt with a gauge normal recommended replacement of belt and tensioner is 60,000 miles.

Here is a great guide on battery draw down

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

Please let us know happens so it will help others.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 6:18 AM
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JANET PHILYAW
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Thanks.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 8:27 AM
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STEVE W.
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When you say sluggish, what do you mean? The vehicle does not accelerate? Seems to be held back by something? Does the engine seem to rev up easily? Does it only act sluggish while moving?
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 10:30 AM
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Rpm's go down until car goes off. After further investigation I have found two wires melted together that are being replaced. I am hoping this fixes the problem.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 10:36 AM
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STEVE W.
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The melted wires could easily be the issue. Post the wire colors either way as information like that could help others as well. Thanks.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 2:22 PM
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Could have been a fuseable link that would explain the lack of charging the battery if that's what's happening.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 AT 7:14 PM

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