Hi Folks,
My MH is draining battery overnight...... (2005 244 Ducato)
Some background:
New battery 6 months ago..
A few weeks ago, battery light came on. Some investigation found loose positive terminal. I tightened and all seemed fine, no lights. Charging at 14.5 v when running.
I drove around a bit then parked up, Battery died overnight.. down to 9v !
Used smartcharger to charge battery, reinstalled and again it drained.
With my multimeter between earth and battery, I measured 3 Amp draw with everything off and doors closed
I pulled every fuse, one by one ....only one that fixed the draw was the battery mounted fuse, (100a F71 (I think...)). I temporarily reconnected fuse and took it for a run, and the battery light came on again...
Is my Alternator dead? Can a faulty alternator drain battery, even when key is out??
Confused....
My MH is draining battery overnight...... (2005 244 Ducato)
Some background:
New battery 6 months ago..
A few weeks ago, battery light came on. Some investigation found loose positive terminal. I tightened and all seemed fine, no lights. Charging at 14.5 v when running.
I drove around a bit then parked up, Battery died overnight.. down to 9v !
Used smartcharger to charge battery, reinstalled and again it drained.
With my multimeter between earth and battery, I measured 3 Amp draw with everything off and doors closed
I pulled every fuse, one by one ....only one that fixed the draw was the battery mounted fuse, (100a F71 (I think...)). I temporarily reconnected fuse and took it for a run, and the battery light came on again...
Is my Alternator dead? Can a faulty alternator drain battery, even when key is out??
Confused....