Topic: Something killing battery
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I had the same problem in mine changed the batttery, changed the alt's still to no avail. Just by accedent I found the wires inside the plug that connect to the alt were broken inside the plug preventing the battery from charging
RNB 2008-06-07 10:42:33
Rick
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Hey Folks!
(NOTE: I posted this under another topic as well, but saw this one and thought you guys could help me too!)
I have good news 
and bad news 
regarding the battery drain that was occurring on my '82.
and bad news regarding the battery drain that was occurring on my '82.The good news is...thanks to RRaider1 and his link to track down battery drains, I was able to trace my problem to the "Pwr Accy" Circuit Breaker. With the circuit breaker inserted, it was pulling 6-7 amps (no wonder the battery was dying overnight, huh?). Removing the circuit breaker, the drain was less than 1 amp. Woo Hoo! 
The bad news is...I have no clue what to do now! 
I went and purchased a replacement for the 30 Amp circuit breaker hoping that would do the trick. No go. New circuit breaker in...6-7 amp drain...out, 1 amp drain.
I went and purchased a replacement for the 30 Amp circuit breaker hoping that would do the trick. No go. New circuit breaker in...6-7 amp drain...out, 1 amp drain.Researching this circuit breaker in my manuals, etc., it seems to be connected to the Power Seats, but I'm not sure.
Before I screw something up, I knew I needed to consult my C3VR's for the help I need.
HELP! What do I do now!
Thanks!
JSGarner
JSGardner, look at your other post.
While I agree, a constant draw is common and the cutoff is a very good idea, the cars should not do this.
Mine can sit for a month and a half, and still start on it's own. I elimitated the draw. (mine was interior light, and the only one in the car right now is in the rear)
Hi:
I was having the same problem with my 1968 and it turned out to be the over-ride switch for the windshield wipers. If you look in your owners manual if you have on it warns about this problem, maybe this might help.
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[QUOTE=kstyer] JSGardner, look at your other post.
I am rite there with you Ken. I had the problem and found the wring from the door switches to be the culprits. No matter how hard I tried to keep them lubricated invariably at some undesirable point they would stick on and leave me in the dark (literally).
After a couple go a rounds with them I decided to run new wiring and the problem was cured. The old wiring was cracked pretty bad and had finally given up the ghost over time. I would still like to replace the door sensors from something more to date but haven't had a chance to walk through the candy store (salvage yard) to find a likely donor yet. Maybe it will stop raining here one day and I can get r done.....Tuxblacray 2008-07-03 13:10:55
While I agree, a constant draw is common and the cutoff is a very good idea, the cars should not do this.
Mine can sit for a month and a half, and still start on it's own. I elimitated the draw. (mine was interior light, and the only one in the car right now is in the rear)
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I am rite there with you Ken. I had the problem and found the wring from the door switches to be the culprits. No matter how hard I tried to keep them lubricated invariably at some undesirable point they would stick on and leave me in the dark (literally).
After a couple go a rounds with them I decided to run new wiring and the problem was cured. The old wiring was cracked pretty bad and had finally given up the ghost over time. I would still like to replace the door sensors from something more to date but haven't had a chance to walk through the candy store (salvage yard) to find a likely donor yet. Maybe it will stop raining here one day and I can get r done.....
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