Truck is draining battery overnight

Asked by stormytp Oct 14, 2016 at 12:41 PM about the 1996 Ford Ranger XL Extended Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Battery replaced, alternator I charging properly

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Paul answered 7 years ago

You have a short, watch this video to help find a short in your truck/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wLrTjeb9TY

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