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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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ive got an annoying problem with my n reg transit van where i have to keep disconnecting the battery overnight so it wont drain the alternator was replaced and is working fine.
It is fitted with a full alarm setup by a company called simba (cant really find much info about them) could this be a posible source of the drain?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Aftermarket alarms are notorious for causing battery drains. I'm presuming you have done simple checks like making sure things like interior lights/glovebox light etc are all going out.

If you disconnect the positive lead off the battery then connect a multimeter (set to amps) between the positive terminal on the battery and the wiring clamp you should be getting a high reading. Start pulling each fuse in turn until you see the reading drop. This should pinpoint which circuit is giving you the drain, so you can go from there.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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i'll give that a go thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Your first post is a bit confusing, even if the alternator is working fine it can still be causing a continual drain, so might be worth disconnecting this one night as well.
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