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emtcee1973
Oct 25th, 04, 02:57 PM
how can i test to see if my alternator is draining my battery?i have an all new painless wiring set up.i have a CS-130 alternator.everytime i leave the battery connected overnite its completelty dead.any help would be appreciated.thanks........

emtcee1973
Oct 25th, 04, 03:06 PM
nevermind, i found my answer.thanks

Rynos67
Oct 26th, 04, 05:39 AM
What was the problem? I'm getting ready to install a Painless Wiring Harness and a CS-130 and would like to know incase it happens to me so I will know what to look for.

Thanks,
Ryan

wayner
Oct 26th, 04, 08:20 AM
Here is a link to a site that has lots of good info on the CS series of alter. and which ones are the better ones to retrofit in older cars

http://207.158.221.52/gw/alt/Alternator_Theory.html

aonghus
Oct 26th, 04, 08:36 AM
feel free to enlighten us to your problem, i am having the EXACT same problem as emtcee had, and have yet to find a solution, in fact i pulled my entire harness and am replacing it with a new painless