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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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Hi to everyone out there. I have a 1999 F350 Super Duty Turbo Powerstroke Diesel 7.3 L. The problem that I am having is that every once in a while, like 2 times a month, my battery drains down over night. I have replaced the batteries, had the altnerator checked, the belt is in good shape and is tight working order and replaced some blown fuses. I have tried to look for any lose or naked wires on the truck to fix them as well.Does anyone have any suggestions about this problem? Thanks, James Tate from Somerset, Ky
 
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Which fuses are blowing? The first thing to come to mind is the fuel heater in the bottom of the filter bowl has burned up.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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Hi there, Thanks for the reply. Well none of the fuses are blown now. The fuses are not blowning all the time. The fuses that way blown were to the cig. lighter and the air bag. This wont let the battery to drain down over night. Thanks for your time and efforts.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Check for a sticking relay, especially for the A/C. If the relay sticks the compressor clutch dosen't disengage and will drain the battery overnight.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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Hi there, I will check this out tomorrow. Thanks for the tips. Have a good day. Peace, James Tate
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