Re: 5kcstq battery drain.....STILL

[johnc@together.net]

If you are handy with the meter, maybe try measuring amperage across each
of the fuse circuits when the car is shut off and see if you find
something drawing power?

M Ziglin wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> I posted this about four months ago when I got my 86 5kcstq, but I
> FINALLY got the car back from the shop today, and the problem is still
> not fixed!! The car runs great until you turn it off, then the battery
> drains so quickly that the cooling fan "moans" instead of cooling.
> And needless to say, the car will not restart.  The mechanic claims to
> have changed the main relay, but I am not sure, I will check this
> tomorrow.  I visually inspected the splice under the passenger side
> carpet, and it appeared ok, I will test it with a multi meter
> tomorrow.  Any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciates because I would
> love to be able to keep this car, but as of now I am afraid I will
> have to sell it and try again.  The car is beautiful and I hate to
> think of parting with it!!
>
> BTW are the windows supposed to work an hour after turning the car off
> if the drivers door is not opened?  I found this while charging the
> battery after parking the car.
>
> TIA
>
> Mike
>
>
> ==
> --Mike
> 1986 5000cstq 225,000 miles
>
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