Just last night, before falling asleep, I was thinking about the radio (yes. really.) as a possible cause, or the wiring thereabouts....
My turn signals don't function correctly, and I was supposed to get a replacement hazard switch from the PO (and a left turn signal lens, and the spare key....sigh) and I just started wondering about the wiring "back there"...radio, hazard, dome light switches....
I have an aftermarket Alpine radio in there with removable faceplate...
So yeah, I'll do some more poking around as suggested, and I'll let you all know what I find...
Caitlin in Santa Fe
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> Also ;
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> Any anti - theft alarm , try disconnecting that too before you begin tearing the car apart .
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> Always try the simple things , anything not factory (like radio) should be a prime suspect .
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> As it says in The I - Ching : Pereverence Furthers .
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> =8-)
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> -Nate
> Bogy wrote:
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> > Caitliin:
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> > Nate is right. A faulty regulator on the alternator will drain the battery because the regulator is always connected to the battery. It goes through a diode but those can fail and start draining your battery. There is a plug on the alternator that is a pain to get from above but is easy from below. It has a clip on it you will need to deal with. Go easy with it. If the light goes out then it's the alternator. This is the best test I can think of for proving the alternator is the cause.
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> > Keep us informed.
> > Bogy.
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