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WHEN I WAS JUMPING OFF MY 1993 FESTIVA I HOOKED THE CABLES UP BACKWARDS AND IT BUNNED OUT THE MAIN FUSELINK TO THE STARTER . HOW WHEN I BEPLACE THE BATTERY IN WORKS GREAT BUT AFTER IT SITS FOR A FEW DAYS THE BATTERY GOES DEAD. WHEN I CHECK THE CURRENT AT THE BATTERY M METER READS A DRAIN WITH NOTHING ON. ANY IDEA WHATES GOING ON ?
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dude that sucks. have you tried google? probably find a quicker answer. keep it general / vague.
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R B
I HAVE TRIED IT WITH SEVERAL NEW BATTERYS SAME RESULTSComment
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maybe it melted a couple wires together somewhere. you could get a circuit tester and start checking terminals or a beeper to find a general area of any live current while the car is off. idk man never had that issue and I hope I never do!!Comment
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For starters I would suggest not jumping off your festiva. Then check your Caps Lock button. Its stuck.
After that, put your location up here so someone can buy your poor car for $50 and give it a new life.
Hope that helps!
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On a more helpful note: you've almost certainly melted a few wires together. Only way to know for sure where is to start tracing them with a multi-meter.~Nate
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very good possibility you've fried the vreg in the alt. swap alts with a known good part and reverify concern.
AND PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK, WE THINK YOU'RE YELLING AT US!!!!Jim DeAngelis
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Unplug alternator and see if you still have a draw. If you do, better start pulling those fuses one at a time.Comment
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R B
Thanks to all. Sorry about the capslock old habit.Comment
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Add your location to your name, so we know where you're located. There's a lot of nice people here that may be willing to help if you're close to them.Brian
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Not enough time or money for any of themComment
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it's okay. you can justify your old habit with your name: ROBERT BLACKWELL lolComment
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I have seen this before on another car and it was the alternator. You are lucky you didn't have your key turn to the "on" position - Lots more items can get damaged (ignition system, brain box, radio).Comment
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