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 Mar 12, 2006 - 3:09 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 14, '04 From Toledo, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
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. |
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Mar 12, 2006 - 3:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
who did your harness?
do you have any audio stuff, or gauges, that you wired up incorrectly? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 12, 2006 - 3:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '04 From Toledo, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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 
This post has been edited by gtfc115: Mar 12, 2006 - 3:16 PM |
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Mar 12, 2006 - 6:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
word, my ac fan stays on even when the car is off. so i have to make sure its off.
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Mar 12, 2006 - 8:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Mar 12, 2006 - 6:19 PM) [snapback]406644[/snapback] 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 -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 12, 2006 - 8:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
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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Mar 13, 2006 - 7:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
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.
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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