I just installed my transsmision and now my battery is draining very fast. I had a B&M megashifter and the wires that went to the sensors so it has to be in neutral and park to start i have to touch one of them to a postivtive source with the ignition turned to on position to start the car. I think some wires are grounding and makeing the battery drain. does anyone have anyother suggestions???
I need help asap.

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aka:15 year old camaro freak
owner of a 91 z28 5.7l camaro
Cross Drilled Brakes, KYB's,AFPR, 3.73 Gears, Trans Go Shift Kit, 2k Stall, B&M Rachet Shifter, Borla Adjustable Cat Back, Hypertech Chip, Hooker Headers.
more to come....
My 91 Z28

 

As we all know, fast is a relative term. How 'fast' is the battery, say losing the ability to crank the engine etc.?

 

Well I got a jump from a friend. it charged to almost 13 and I got about 2 miles before the engine sputtered to a stop.

 

I see. Assuming your battery isn't defective, it sounds like an extremely fast drain. It would seem to me, wherever that energy is going, it would show some symptoms, like quite a bit of heat capable of causing smoke or fire.

Are the lights in your console, or any area that may have been disturbed while you were swapping, in order? 1 small lightbulb left on and hidden somwhere can drain a good battery in a day or two.

It seems to me you may have some other problem contributing to the battery drain.

 

Sounds like a Massive short To me



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60 Ranchero - Project ( Money Hole )
85 Sport Coupe LG4 - Daily Driver

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It was The Alternator but thanks Chris my shifter light in the center console was shorting.

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91 Z28 5.7l Camaro
T-56, Cross Drilled Brakes, KYB's,AFPR, 3.73 Gears, Borla Adjustable Cat Back, Hypertech Chip, Hooker Headers.
more to come....
My 91 Z28

 

Glad you found the problems.