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NEW BATTERIES GO DEAD - 12/12/2006 10:01:09 PM

vern

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I HAVE A 03 3500 6.0 SW AUTO 4X4. JUST LAST WEEK I REPLACED BOTH BATTRIES AS THEY KEPT GOING DEAD IN ABOUT 2 WEEK IF I DID NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK. SO I BOUGHT 850 COLD CRANKING AMPS BATTRIES TO REPLACE THE ONES THAT CAME WITH IT. I ALSO PUT A FULL CHARGE IN THEM AND DIDN'T DRIVE THE TRUCK FOR 2 WEEKS AND SURE ENOUGH THE BATTRIES WERE DEAD. NOW I FEEL I PROBABLY DIDN'T NEED THEM, SOMETHING MUST BE PULLING THEM DOWN. THE TRUCK IS STOCK AS IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY NOT ONE THING ADDED. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THAT PROBLEM. I HATE TO HAVE TO TAKE IT TO FORD AS I CAN SEE $100.00 FLYING AWAY. VERN

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RE: NEW BATTERIES GO DEAD - 12/16/2006 8:28:36 PM

Malibu Barbie

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Yeah, it sounds like either something is drawing a constant current on your battery when the ignition is off or your alternator is bad. I would first rule out the alternator - no need to remove it - just drive your truck to AutoZone if you can get it started, and they'll test the alternator for free. You might want to take some jumper cables with you also.

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RE: NEW BATTERIES GO DEAD - 1/4/2007 4:44:33 AM

vern

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barbie! thanks 4 the reply, bought the battries there so that is a good idea vern

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RE: NEW BATTERIES GO DEAD - 1/4/2008 11:03:03 PM

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I have same problem. Can't find anything drawing current. I thought it was my cell phone charger that was plugged in but it still does it. Not sure what to do. Just figured I was just another stupid truck driver. I just make sure I start it once every week or so. Alternator just fine.

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RE: NEW BATTERIES GO DEAD - 1/21/2008 7:42:42 PM

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Did anyone find a solution to this problem. Also if anyone would list what battery they have in, I would be curious. I am somewhat having the same issues, but in reality I think we are just facing batteries that are having trouble holding their reserve capacity....do you guys batteries do well if you run your radio for an hour then try to start the truck?

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RE: NEW BATTERIES GO DEAD - 1/22/2008 11:47:23 PM

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how sure are you there is no drain? how did you test for it ? you need to get a multimeter you should be able to borrow one at autozone. and check it at the batt. remove the positive cable with everthing off put one lead on the post and one on the cable set meter in amps (.05amps is the ford spec) if you find a high drain start pulling fuse's tell it goes away . that whats causing the drain . do not repace your altenators! you should be able to borrow one at autozone.

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