1987 Toyota Pickup

1987 TOYOTA PICKUP
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SHELIA BENNETT
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Electrical problem
1987 Toyota Pickup 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive 169,00 miles
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I have replaced my battery. the only way I can keep it charged is take the hot wire off when i park it.Otherwise the battery will be dead.What could cause this? My alternator has been tested and is ok.
Jan 7, 2008 at 6:43 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will have to do a current draw test, place an Amp meter between the battery (+) and the cable removed this will show any current draw, with key off and door s closed you should have about .1-.25 amps max if more, start to pull fuses to locate circuit drawing power. The alternator may be leaking ton earth (this will not affect charging a lot) but pull off main alternator cable as well to see if the current draw is there.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 7, 2008 at 7:10 PM