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What might be the cause of overnight battery drain in a 1993 GM diesel pickup?
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∙ 16y ago
Assuming it's actually a drain and not a bad battery, check for:
-aftermarket electrical equipment such as plow, cell phone, alarm
-door or glovebox not closed
-bad alternator diode (may be intermittent)
-corrosion at starter B terminal
-something else
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What can cause a motorcycle battery to die overnight?
Dead cell in the battery or the ignition or lights were left on.
What could cause an s10 pickup battery light to come on?
Check your battery for loose connections and check your alternator.
What will cause a battery to die over night?
A dead cell in the battery will cause it to loose it's charge overnight. The only fix is to replace the battery. Also if something is on drawing power from the battery it will run it down overnight. Look at all lights. Interior, under hood, trunk, give box, brake lights, etc. It can also be a stuck relay.
Would a bad ignition switch cause battery to drain overnight and smoke out of steering column?
Good possibility
Can leaving a key in the ignition overnight cause the battery to drain?
Yes, IF the ignition SWITCH was left ON. I suggest charging the battery, and then have it tested at Autozone both of which are free.
Can a fuse cause the battery to not hold charge?
No, a fuse cannot cause a battery to not hold a charge. However a dead cell in the battery will cause it to run down overnight. Also there may be something on that is drawing power from the battery. Under-hood light, trunk light, dome light, glove box light, etc. Also a stuck relay will drain the battery.
What could cause a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee battery to drain overnight when nothing obvious left on?
bad ignition switch, bad battery, bad alternator/regulator,
Would a faulty battery cause a diesel to stall while driving?
No it cannot unless alternator is not charging the only power a diesel requires is for fuel cutoff solenoid
Will a bad alternator keep a 1999 S10 pickup truck from starting?
The answer is no . The battery starts you vehicle , the alternator charges the battery so if your alternator is bad your battery is not receiving a charge which will cause a "no start" condition.
Why would an a New ReManufacturered Alternator Drain New Car Battery?
It won't. Look for a light that is on or a stuck relay. Also a dead cell in the battery will cause it to run down overnight.
If you put a new alternator in and a new volt reg what would cause a 91 f250 diesel to not charge?
Dead Battery. Are you sure your battery can maintain or hold a charge?
What would cause the short earth beside the battery to catch fire in a 99 diesel ford escort van?
happened on mine when the battery shorted out against the bonnet
