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Old 12-26-2013, 10:49 PM   #3
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Re: True or False: Battery install

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Originally Posted by JHT67 View Post
While installing a battery the terminals spark, therefore you have something hot in your electrical system, causing your battery to go dead.

That would be true, but it could be an accessory that was inadvertently left on also. Off the top of my head I can't remember if the key has to be on for the radio to operate or not but if it was on but not working could possibly drain the battery.

You might start by unscrewing the small bolt and unplugging the main firewall connector on the engine side and disconnect it. If you did not get a spark then I think it would have to be in the interior wiring. If it appears to be interior I would unplug interior connectors one at a time and test for spark each time until you find the source of the problem. If I am flawed in my thinking I hope someone will chime in and correct me or add to the info.

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