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Old 05-05-2013, 03:38 PM   #9
chevy88
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Re: Battery is dead after sitting for a while...

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Originally Posted by Mister-B View Post
I don't know how your test light works, but with the one they hook it to at autozone, it seems like it takes about 20 minutes to complete the test, so it could be testing more than your test light is testing. Either way, it sounds like you may need a voltage regulator or some other part, so it might be worth checking to see if they have everything in stock, and then have them test the battery and if that's not the issue, you can pay for the part you need. Of course, I'm assuming you have an additional vehicle you can drive
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Thanks, Ill have to get a voltage regulator, and see if that is it the problem as when I unhooked the alternator there was no more current drawing and test light went out.

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whack regulator with handle of screw driver and see if that solves problem
Thanks, I gave it a few whacks with screw driver, but still drawing current
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