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Parasitic battery drain

Old Sep 22, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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After sitting for more than 2 days, my battery is completely dead in my 1998 Ram 5.2 5-speed. New battery in January of 20. Had a diagnostic performed at place of purchase and I was told alternator and battery were fine. Anyone have an idea?
 

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Old Sep 22, 2021 | 04:34 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 04:13 PM
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If you don't find anything obvious, have a look at the seat belt module under the center seat.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2024 | 05:57 PM
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15.4V at the alternator with the com wire from the meter touching the battery ground . And 15volts dead on at both batteries so I'm like 2 volts 2 high If 13.3 is ideal. What are yall thinking??

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Old Oct 13, 2024 | 08:14 PM
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I think 14.7 is considered 'ideal'..... Anything over that is considered 'bad' for the battery....
 
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Old Oct 13, 2024 | 10:39 PM
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Well, what do u think is possibly causing this overcharging?BAd regulators,, inside the alternator?

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Old Oct 13, 2024 | 11:20 PM
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The regulator is unfortunately part of the PCM. There is no regulator inside of the alternators of 2nd gen trucks.
 
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