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Author: Subject: I think I have a short!!!
The Baron

posted on 5/4/08 at 11:51 AM Reply With Quote
I think I have a short!!!

My battery seams to run down really quickly when the car is not used.

I have put a continuity meter across the two battery leads, with ignition off (key out) and I have a circuit, should I?

I disconnected the alternator, and the circuit was broken, is this correct, or is there a fault with my alternator?

Cheers,

B

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NeilP

posted on 5/4/08 at 12:08 PM Reply With Quote
Don't know what type of alternator your using but most regulators on them use diodes which (if frazzled) will leak charge in reverse - so could be...





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