fode ) TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-6346 A-8660 A-8779 S-8751 A-6460 A-8661 A-8780 S-8977 A-80013 A-8662 A-8786 S-8980 A-80014 A-8754 A-8907 A-80015 A-8773 S-6212 A-80016 A-8778 S-8680 Applications: 2000 Dodge Dakota 1998 — 2000 Dodge Durango Condition: Vehicle operators may complain of one or more of the following conditions: e The vehicle battery going dead when the vehicle is parked for a period of time. The alternator is not lasting (repeat changes). The starter does not operate. The starter cranks slow and hard. The starter stays engaged (keeps running) Cause: A potential cause for the battery going dead is excessive quiescent draw (ignition-off draw). Correction: The manufacturer recommends performing a quiescent draw test on the vehicle. They suggest that if there is excessive draw to begin diagnostics with components having both ignition and battery live connections as a short circuit in any component could leave elements of the system on. For example the power window switches have both ignition and battery positive connections. A short in the door circuit could allow the door switch to feed power back into the system allowing all of the accessories to remain active. Follow the manufactures recommended diagnostic procedures to avoid damage. REV: 20090612 Courtesy of APRA TSB_606.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.