Battery problems please help!!!

Asked by 71scamp Mar 09, 2009 at 10:10 AM about the 1971 Plymouth Scamp

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 71 plmouth scamp and im having trouble keeping the battery charged. Ive put in a new battery, ultinater, starter i dont no what else to do.

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Pete answered 15 years ago

look for an aucillary which could be draining the systme down?? or bad earths check the motor has um at the front and rear and so on...

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armymech42 answered 14 years ago

sometimes the dome light will cause drains,even if the bulb is broken,or the switch is broken

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Bill answered 14 years ago

Disconnect or remove bulbs from glove box and trunk lights.Could be defective switch. Last resort install battery disconnect.

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