1993 Olds LSS 94,000km 3.8ltr battery drain

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DAVIDNCHRISTINA
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My 1993 Olds LSS has a drain on the battery when left for more then a week, and causes no start condition.
Sometimes I hear what sounds like an electric pump when the key is off, maybe this iscause of the battery drain?
Aug 27, 2007 at 5:21 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Does your car have ABS? Could be the ABS motor running, try removing the fuse and see if you still hear the noise. Otherwise finding the draw can be a task, get back to me
Aug 28, 2007 at 7:31 AM
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DAVIDNCHRISTINA
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Thank you, and I'll check that.
I also just read a forum on an Oldsmobile with a battery drain and that one concerned a pump that operates the rear shocks for level stabilizer, with the key off. Good grief, what's with cars that continue to operate battery drains with the key off?
Aug 29, 2007 at 4:59 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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These new cars have so much on-board equipment there is always a slight draw on the battery.Sometimes relays stick and the such, causing excessive draws. Check to see if yours is the level-ride motor as well, I was taking a stab in the dark
Aug 30, 2007 at 7:45 AM