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1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery #979061
04/23/11 07:57 PM
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Hi all!

I have a 99 Sebring with a problem (among many). I have pulled all the fuses and relays and it is still showing a 12 volt drain? Any ideas what it could be or what to try next?
Thanks!

Re: 1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery [Re: A990] #979062
04/23/11 10:03 PM
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how are you checking it?with test lamp?snap on mt500?if using test lamp
proceed as follows-disconnect neg side of battery,install test lamp between neg cable and post-if lamp lights very bright-big draw,if dimly light small draw-usually you have to wait approx 30-60 minutes for all modules to power down-if you open door go back to start-if you open door to start pulling fuses-take pocket screw driver and close latch so computer thinks door is closed-pulling fuses could give you clue to what circuit draw is on.

Re: 1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery [Re: rbkt65] #979063
04/24/11 12:16 AM
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Heres the deal so far
All three fuse boxes are empty and the drain is still there. So I disconnected the alternator, and its still, like, so there.

Im using a test meter and 12 volts is the reading. What next?

Re: 1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery [Re: A990] #979064
04/24/11 10:03 PM
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you need to use teat light or meter that reads amp draw-what meter are you using?-if all fuse boxes are empty then get wiring diagram to find out what is hooked to battery that is not fused.what you use to teat for draw is very important-show picture of meter if you can

Re: 1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery [Re: rbkt65] #979065
04/25/11 01:25 AM
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Will have a pic in the morning- thanks!

Re: 1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery [Re: A990] #979066
04/25/11 02:11 AM
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the starter. sounds like all other circuits are interupted

Re: 1999 Sebring slow drain that killed the battery [Re: gmoritz625] #979067
04/25/11 12:59 PM
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I was afraid you'd say that.

Sigh, since its pouring rain today its gonna have to wait. Oh well c'est la vie right?







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