Oldsmobile/Buick Repair: oldsmobile 1991 delta 88, visible alarm, delta 88


Question
put a new starter, alternator, fuel pump and battery in car wont stay charged. have to jump the car every time i turn it off...

Answer
Hello AJA.
Try to look at the car when it is real dark outside, to see if there is a light on somewhere.
There is a light in the glove compartment, one under the hood, and one in the trunk, which should come on when that item is opened, and should shut off when closed, but sometimes dont.
One thing that works well, is open the door or hood, and reach in quickly and feel the bulb. If it is already hot, you can assume it was on, and just not visible.
Alarm systems are another thing that can drain a battery.

Here are a couple sites that might help you out.

http://www.landroverclub.net/Club/HTML/Electrics_battery_drain.htm

http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/hweb4.pdf

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/00/000828p.cfm

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