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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Default Battery drain 1998 Ram 1500

My 1998 Dodge bettery died. I replaced the bettery and died within a few weeks. I got a warranty replacement battery, but I don't want another dead one.
Measuring the current draw with everything off in over 2 amps.
To reduce the current I have to pull the
I.O.D fuse (#12) and
Pwr lock fuse (#13) and
Cluster B fuse (#14) and
the horn or security relay.

I can't find the relays on teh schematic.

Any idea on what could drawing so much current?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Welcome to the site

Maybe the guys over in the 2nd Gen Ram section can help out.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-ram-64/

If you have a specific circuit you know about and need schematics on then you can PM me as I have Alldata and Mitchell OnDemand
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the second generation Ram section,
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Check that the light in the glove box goes off when you close it.....

Have you had your alternator tested?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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yep, you need to check the alternator ....
 
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