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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Default Re: Battery Drain Problem

Originally Posted by zalsaigh
The battery was charged and the drain test was repeatedovernight. It is still draining 70-80 mA. I tested the alternator, it is puttingout 14.5 V on idle, headlights off, and when I changed the voltmeter to the ACscale, it showed 31 Ac volts. This indicates a diode in the alternator isleaking. The next step is to disconnect the alternator and measure the batterydrain. Is anyone know if a diode pack or a voltage regulator is available forxfire? Can the diode be replaced? I hope this may solve the battery drain.
A diode is a diode is a diode, find it and replace it. The regulator is a separate part so should be replaceable on its own.
 
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