battery drains dead

1997 PLYMOUTH NEON
100,320 MILES
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TIMOTHY COON
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i have put a new battery and positive cable on my 97 neon and battery still drains dead. i took off the neg cable and took a test light to the cable and battery post the test light lit for a second. then dint light again.i put the battery cable on and waited a while and did the test again and the light comes on a gain . it dosent stay on. i pulled most of the fuels and still have the same problem.pleasae could you help me.
Nov 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Use an ammeter instead of the test lite-this will tell you more
Nov 20, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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FIXITMR
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as a temp measure until you cure you could install a battery switch or just disconnect till needed.
Nov 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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