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Abnormal Battery Discharging

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Any of the following conditions can result in abnormal battery discharging:

  1. A faulty or incorrect charging system component. Refer to Charging System for additional charging system diagnosis and testing procedures.
  2. A faulty or incorrect battery. Use Micro 420 battery tester and refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING-BATTERY SYSTEM  for additional battery diagnosis and testing procedures.
  3. A faulty circuit or component causing excessive ignition-off draw.
  4. Electrical loads that exceed the output of the charging system. This can be due to equipment installed after manufacture, or repeated short trip use.
  5. A faulty or incorrect starting system component. Refer to STARTERS article for the proper starting system diagnosis and testing procedures.
  6. Corroded or loose battery posts and/or terminal clamps.
  7. Slow driving speeds (heavy traffic conditions) or prolonged idling, with high-amperage draw systems in use.
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