I bought this truck from a friend, and he kept the battery cables lifted, and when he used it, he would put them on, and it would work, so, the battery is good. I have attempted to put a DC Ammeter in line with the + terminal of the battery. But I get little to no discharge noted. But, I do smell that "warm electrical smell", near the right side front wheel well. It is not coming from the starting relay, doesn't seem to be coming from the alternator either. I am not sure what else would be down on that side of the engine, I understand it has a front fuel pump, but not sure where that is. I will entertain any resonable suggestions, no, a new or different truck is not resonable.
2007-01-01 07:08:38 · 8 answers · asked by dave s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check your battery connection, and your ground. if that does not work, take your alternator to an automotive store, and they will test it for free.
P.S. does your truck have a generator along with your alternator? Or are they built together?
2007-01-01 07:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an F-150 that had the same problem. Before you replace the battery twice and spend $400 for a mechanic to tell you they still can't trace the short (like they did to me) just put in a cut off switch to the negative post of your battery. For about $40 you just loop a wire from the negative post up your dash to a heavy duty switch and back to the negative post. Some of those wiring shorts can take weeks to find. (Mine was from mice damage and only happened sometime, it was in the shop for a week!). You won't be able to retain your radio presets w/the cutoff switch but it's the most cost effective fix to your problem.
2007-01-01 07:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by benvanzile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can test the fuses one at a time with a meter and see which one is passing current while the vehicle is off. If it is a non-critical system, you can disconnect the fuse and leave everything connected until you figure out what is pulling energy.
2007-01-01 07:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the altenator tested. this truck altenator could have an internal short that is smelling and draining the battery rather than charging the battery
2007-01-01 07:40:42 · answer #4 · answered by ben e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be considered a rather fast drain. Have the battery itself checked out. Seems to me it is shorting internally. (They do that) Shop check.
2007-01-01 07:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new battery the one u have mite have a bad cell.u mite have something left on to
2007-01-01 07:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by scottyirish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
faulty wiring maybe the cause.especially check wiring of aftermarket fitments(cd changer,amp etc.)if u have any.
2007-01-01 07:17:25 · answer #7 · answered by Nakul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 03:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋