random dead battery December 13, 2009, 06:11:44 PM i haven't done any mods to my 85 cougar in a long time but randomly something draws the battery dead?? it was fin for about two days then this morning it was dead??im getting pissed!!! do u guys have any ideas what it could be? Quote Selected
random dead battery Reply #1 – December 13, 2009, 08:20:47 PM bad battery? you can go to autozone etc and they can test the battery if you dont want to buy a new one... Quote Selected
random dead battery Reply #2 – December 13, 2009, 10:56:27 PM nope it killed one battery already so i put my optima in it. Quote Selected
random dead battery Reply #3 – December 13, 2009, 11:57:56 PM Is the console glove box light sticking? Mine has done that before. Quote Selected
random dead battery Reply #4 – December 14, 2009, 12:30:03 AM Does the battery light come on when you turn the ignition on and go out when the engine starts?Do you have a meter and a test light? Quote Selected
random dead battery Reply #5 – December 14, 2009, 06:05:11 PM im not sure on the battery light?? and yes i have a tester, we just had our first kid so i don't have a lot of time to spend fixxing on it between feeding,changing diapers,laundry,and Christmas shopping. ho and now the gas door wont open and we where on empty and but in only 20$ now its on full??? i dont believe it! too good to be true lolwe need something more reliable so i think its time to let her go. Quote Selected
random dead battery Reply #6 – December 14, 2009, 09:57:17 PM Quote from: dailydragger;302588im not sure on the battery light??On my 84 it just has a picture of a battery. Yours may say ALT for alternator. It should come on when you turn the ignition on before you start the car. It should go off when the car starts.Quote and yes i have a tester Is this a test light or a meter? Quote Selected