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Ok, I am a newbie, but I have a 95 850 glt that keeps draining new battery

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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Question Ok, I am a newbie, but I have a 95 850 glt that keeps draining new battery

Long story short, I am at a loss here. The car is in fantastic condition and I can't figure out why all of a sudden it keeps killing batteries! I bought a brand new one and the next day it had no charge. O'reilly's charged it and two days later, no charge again! I can boost it off and it runs like a dream. Any ideas? Could the main relay be bad? I also replaced the radio with a stock one from a 850 turbo. Thats the only things, I can think of
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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you have a draw somewhere, check your trunk light, you glove box light, anything that when it is open or on would pull power. Ie; Fan, fuel pump, window regulator. See if these things are still running when the car is off..

Tracing a draw is hard but you WILL find it eventually.

In the meantime I recommend getting a battery quick disconnect... This will save you when ever you stop.
 

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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Check the Sticky just above titled:
Helpful Information - "How To" DIY Repairs

There is a good battery drain discussion that should help. Most of are probably betting on the glove box courtesy light.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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had alternator tested and only pulling 11 amps...Looks like this is my culprit . However the how to area will probably help greatly on replacing it lol
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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Are these battery disconnects standard stuff we can get at auto stores?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lulumike
Are these battery disconnects standard stuff we can get at auto stores?
Yes they are, yes you can. AutoZone, OReilly, NAPA, Carquest ......

Amazon:
Amazon.com: Moroso 74103 Battery Terminal Disconnect Switch: Automotive
 
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