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Old 06-08-2005, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BamaMB
I would suggest getting a volt meter hooked to a cigarette lighter adapter so that you can monitor the voltage as you drive. Should be around 13.5V with the engine running. If the voltage is good, try disconnecting the battery each night. If it holds a charge then the problem is likely a voltage drain.

One trick that has worked for me in the past for isolating a battery drain is to remove one fuse at a time in the dark. I was able to locate the offending circuit by seeing a small spark jump the gap at the fuse as I removed it.
Worth a try

Thanks for the advice. My mechanic checked the fuses one by one and couldn't see a problem. I may have to try disconceting the battery at night and see what happens. The car is dead now so I have to charge the battery tomorrow.
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