Diagnosing charging problem

[Kneale Brownson]

Base of A pillar on the passenger side, sort of swept under the carpet, is 
the general location for the battery cable "clamp" or "link" that causes so 
much electrical problem in Type 44's.  See Chris Miller's terrific 
collection of repair reports and, specifically, the one at:

               http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/index.html


At 09:07 PM 08/20/2000 -0400, TM wrote:

>Okay listers,
>Another repair question-
>I'm trying to figure out why my battery keeps running down. This is the
>second battery I've bought within 2 months and it's getting annoying. The
>car has a new Bosch alternator, so that is not the problem. The alternator
>light does not come on, so I believe the alternator is working properly.
>
>I'm thinking that it must be the wire from the battery to the alternator.
>Where exactly is the splice? How do I go about troubleshooting this problem?
>
>Thanks in advance for any help- I will probably take this problem to my
>mechanic, as I need this car running in top shape, as it is my daily driver.
>
>Taka
>'86 5kcstq
>
>
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