why would battery keep dying when alt is good

Asked by originalroses Nov 22, 2015 at 04:24 PM about the 2000 Lincoln LS V8

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Battery may have an internal short ... with the onset of cold weather ... cold weather separates the weak from the strong

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There could be short in the electrical system or something could be staying on such as a light. To check for short remove positive battery terminal slightly drag terminal over the battery post if you get a ark or spark there is a short in the electrical system.

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