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09-13-2007, 08:23 PM
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HELP! Dead Battery.....
I don't know whats causing it but my battery is always dead in my TA! There is a new battery in there....and it's not my alternator. Other then exhaust and line lock, my car is stock. It even have the stock radio. Line lock fuse is out, I thought that was it...but its not. I charged it on Friday...drove it for awhile....drove it for awhile on Sat... and went to start it Wed morning...and it wouldnt even crank. Anyone have any suggestions? It's driving me nuts!! I charged it yesterday and drove it for awhile...even managed to take it to school...I am going to try and start it in the AM to see what happens.
There is 100% NOTHING left on. I don't even set the alarm on it. I am very open for suggestions on what it might be.
Thanks!
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09-13-2007, 09:13 PM
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you gotta get a load meter between the car and the battery. Using a multimeter in amp mode is one way. We used a 12v test light on my buddies ram, unhooked the alternator, and started pulling fuses until the light went dim. That just narrows the problem. Then gotta figure out what all is in that circuit that could cause the draw.
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09-13-2007, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by deadtrend1
you gotta get a load meter between the car and the battery. Using a multimeter in amp mode is one way. We used a 12v test light on my buddies ram, unhooked the alternator, and started pulling fuses until the light went dim. That just narrows the problem. Then gotta figure out what all is in that circuit that could cause the draw.
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well why didnt u give me these instructions before!! lol. 
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09-13-2007, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 1_Hot_SOM_WS6
well why didnt u give me these instructions before!! lol. |
you never asked .... lol
electrical draws are the most PITA things to trace.
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1996 Trans Am WS6 •Pacesetter Longtubes •Strange 12 Bolt •Spohn Suspension •11.152 @ 123.85
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09-14-2007, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by deadtrend1
electrical draws are the most PITA things to trace.
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 don't be scared but it took me two years to find a bad wire in the grand am i used to own........ and i sold the firebird with collection of bad electrical gremlins
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09-14-2007, 06:41 AM
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the alt is a good bet - inside it has a diode treo when it goes bad - and even tho it charges correctly when not running the magnetic part is energized so it drains the battery -- the older cars had clocks that drained the battery and than it was the radio that was the problem today ?? but as was said ^ take off the ground and connect a test light between the battery and the cable and the light should be out if not start unplugging - note when you open the door the light will be on or if the car has a hood light that will also turn on test light -- easy stuff just take your time -- jz
Last edited by johnjzjz; 09-14-2007 at 06:42 AM.
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09-14-2007, 09:47 PM
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Just went down a few min's ago and she started up.....I guess she's on a 2 day limit....3rd day w/o a start...she's dead 
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09-19-2007, 02:34 PM
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Alternator or alt connection to the wiring harness. Had to reseat mine after my battery died. Recharged and now no more batt problems.
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09-20-2007, 10:00 PM
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Try PMing Fastbird, he had the same problem two years ago.
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09-21-2007, 09:32 AM
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She found it. Had to do with the horn.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this - , but ended up with this - for free. Can't argue with free.
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09-21-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Untamed
She found it. Had to do with the horn.
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Not sure yet.....
- Justin
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