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Jun 6, 2001 | 11:16 PM

BLACKACID

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From: Vancouver, BC

HELP

Every morning my battery is dead

Cant find anything that would be draining it and when i connect a multi meter from my amp's power wire it reads 12v even when the battery isnt in the car

Jun 6, 2001 | 11:27 PM

BLACKACID

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O ya, its a new battery, alternator is fine, and if i jump it everything runs fine. Ive tried 3 new bateries in the last week so its not the battery

Jun 7, 2001 | 07:07 AM

Mikes86SC

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From: Long Island, NY

Car: 1986 IROC-Z

Engine: 5.0 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Do you have a cap? If so that explains the voltage with your battery removed.

Jun 7, 2001 | 11:28 AM

Ryan_Alswede

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From: Garland, TX, USA

Car: 1992 Camaro RS & 1992 Camaro RS

Engine: 3.1 L v6 & 305 (5.0L) v8

Transmission: 4L60 Auto

What year Camaro, some Camaros and older cars have a relay that opens SO THAT the battery can't discharge through the Altanator when the car is turned off, check to see if it's staying closed.