1990 80q battery problem -- it ain't the battery

[Richard J Lebens]

Is the alternator light functioning properly?  Could a shorted diode in
the new(?) alternator cause a battery drain?

--- Jpinkowish at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 9/15/03 6:55:25 AM EDT, jasonn at metrocast.net
> writes:
>
> > Alright, I replaced the alternator in my 80q about a week ago.
> Along with
> >  it, I put in a new battery and battery cables.  Car ran fine for
> three days
> >  and then mysteriously the battery dies overnight.  So I tried two
> other
> >  batteries for the next two nights.  Same problem.  I start the car
> with a
> >  full battery one day and then 24 hours later the battery is dead.
> Lights
> >  are off, radio is off, doors are closed, trunk closed, etc.
> Anyone have
> any
> >  idea why this is happening.....?
>
> Jason,
> First focus on the quality of the changes you made before you go
> hunting
> current draws.
>
> Check the output of the new alternator and the continuity of the
> battery
> cable connections.  The battery isn't the problem and the alternator
> and cables
> are the only other changes you made to the car.
>
> Jan Pinkowish


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