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tranthac
02-16-07, 08:04 AM
Battery draining

My 1992 Caddy Fleetwood, front wheel drive, all electric, if let sit some times 1 day the brand new Diehard battery dies. 875 CCA. This is the replacement for a Gold duralast battery. I found one problem the antenna motor was constantly running. I have noticed that the level control compressor runs even when the ignition is “off”. {the compressor comes on as if to level the car then shuts off}This has been a problem for a couple of years. Any ideas? Battery charges to 12.50 VDC and ALT output 14.25+/- .50 VDC.

THANKS.

ctran@cltking.com

misfit6794
02-16-07, 03:47 PM
I am pretty sure the compressor coming on and off is normal, even when the car is off. Check your terminals and battery cables, could be corroded

Ranger
02-18-07, 10:58 PM
Put a 12v test light between the battery terminal and the cable. If the light comes on, start pulling fuses til it goes off. That will identify the offending circuit.

tranthac
02-21-07, 02:12 PM
Tried the test light test....light stays on.

eBigrich
02-25-07, 09:20 AM
Just went through the same thing on a 91 caprice that I had. I spent 2 weeks tracing wires and checking voltages, to no avail. Wound up selling the car.

tranthac
02-26-07, 10:43 AM
Not quite the answer I was looking for.

Ranger
02-26-07, 06:38 PM
Start pulling fuses til it goes off. That will identify the offending circuit.