2005 lincoln town car

Asked by GuruNY9V2 Oct 14, 2019 at 07:47 PM about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What could be killing the battery if no lights are on
over night???

1 Answer

4,310

A parasitic draw . Something in one of the circuits is shorted. To find the draw you need to do a parasitic draw test . This can be done with a simple 12 volt test light . Disconnect the negative cable from the negative battery post. On the wire end of the test light is a clip that needs to touch the negative battery post as the probe end with the light is touched to the negative cable just removed. This test light is now inline with the 12 volt system. If there is any draw the test light will be lit. Some things in a vehicle do draw small amounts of power and the fuses need to be pulled to these systems to continue with the draw test such as the radio and cigarette lighter and dome light. With these fuses pulled these should be no light on the tester. However if there is still a draw as suspected the light will remain on on the test light. Now remove one fuse at a time and not if the light goes out. If it doesn't replace the fuse and move to the next one until you find the one that effects the light of the test light when removed. That is the circuit with the draw and potential short. check all wire connections and grounds of the circuit for a problem. If it is a lighted circuit check the sockets and bulbs.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Tracy Hooks
    Reputation
    3,630
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,790
  • #3
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    2,390
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Lincoln Navigator
6 Great Deals out of 166 listings starting at $9,869
Used Lexus LS
3 Great Deals out of 31 listings starting at $9,995
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
13 Great Deals out of 260 listings starting at $9,988
Used Dodge Charger
40 Great Deals out of 724 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
12 Great Deals out of 904 listings starting at $12,900
Used Lincoln Aviator
6 Great Deals out of 474 listings starting at $31,990
Used Ford Mustang
62 Great Deals out of 1,356 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
318 Great Deals out of 13,848 listings starting at $1,712
Used Honda Accord
56 Great Deals out of 997 listings starting at $2,000
Used Cadillac DTS
12 listings starting at $7,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.