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Topic #34821 7 posts Started by gtfc115
I mentioned this in my other thread, but i wanted to start a new one for this particular issue.

yesterday, i installed the new fuel pump and got a new battery because my other one kept dying on its own (even when unplugged). it worked great all day. now this morning i went to start it up, and it didnt quite have enough power to start the car. i had to jump it.

what could be causing this? the alternator is brand new and seems to be charging the battery, but when the car is off...the battery dies.
who did your harness?

do you have any audio stuff, or gauges, that you wired up incorrectly?

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well...ChrisD did my harness, but it had to be completely re-done by the shop because it was all backwards...+'s were -'s among other problems.

stock audio

it probably doesnt make a difference, but they used a battery relocation kit and its in the trunk now...

edit: wow you're fast lagos tongue.gif

This post has been edited by gtfc115: Mar 12, 2006 - 3:16 PM
word, my ac fan stays on even when the car is off. so i have to make sure its off.

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word, my ac fan stays on even when the car is off. so i have to make sure its off.



tell tweak cause thats not normal

unless you forgot to plug in your radiator temp sensor

This post has been edited by lagos: Mar 12, 2006 - 8:33 PM

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yeah i have the radiotor sensor wire on a switch, i mean my heater fan in the car stays on though.

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You'll need to put a voltmeter or test light in-between the battery terminal and connector. If it lights up then you have a power draw. Start pulling fuses one by one, when the light goes out, then you've found the draw. Then check the wiring diagrams and trace the system out until you've found what's taking power with the car off.

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