[Chevelle-list] Power Problem?

[Larry Shouse]

Tabius,

Since you already have a new battery, the first thing I would do is put a
volt meter across the battery with the car running. You should get 13.5
volts DC or a bit better if the alternator circuit is charging.

If the charging system seems to be working, you will have to figure out
where the load is. If you disconnect the negative lead off the battery and
put an amp meter across it with key off, you will be able to see the current
draw. Now you an start unplugging fuses to get a good idea where the problem
is. When you pull the right fuse, the current draw should go to virtually
nothing unless you have a computer, radio, etc that draws a small amount of
current.

Good luck,
Larry Shouse
  -----Original Message-----
  From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net]On Behalf Of tabius barrett
  Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 11:16 PM
  To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Power Problem?


  I have a 71 Chevelle SS 402 and last week went out to start my car and the
battery was dead. Being that the battery was fairly old, i just opted for a
new battery. After the new battery, the car cranked fine for 2 days but
again the battery was dead. No lights are being left on so I'm wondering
where this draw is coming from. Could it be a bad alternator or maybe, just
maybe the trunk light not going off?

  Thanks,

  Tabius




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