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TaGaDvAnCe
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Apr 30, 2011, 11:36 PM

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I own a 1992 Chrysler New Yorker Salon, V6, 3.3 Liter with 90k-ish miles. The battery kept going dead after being left to sit overnight. I took it to a mechanic. He used this screwdriver-like thing with an LED inside to test the battery connection. Then, one by one, he pulled every fuse until the LED went out. The fuse diagram says that the problem is the "40 AMP TRANS MODULE INT. FUSES". The problem is NOT the fuse itself. So now, whenever I expect to leave the car for more than 15 minutes, I have to open the hood and pull out the fuse, or the battery goes dead. I have already burned through 2 batteries because of this. He couldn't give me a quote to fix the short because there is no way to tell what exactly is wrong. How do I track down the short so that I can get it fixed?

The car is mechanically sound. I have never had a problem with it, so I don't think it is the transmission. It has been like this for the last few thousand miles.

re-tired
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Apr 30, 2011, 11:45 PM

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That is an way of checking for a draw .Still used by some old school techs .There is more modern ways of doing it. But since you have found the affected circuit. You need to find shop familier with electronic transmissions. Have them verify the short and give est on repairs. Its not a DIY type job.

LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH

TaGaDvAnCe
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May 1, 2011, 12:00 AM

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Dang. I was afraid of that. Thanks, I really appreciate the prompt response. =)

(This post was edited by TaGaDvAnCe on May 1, 2011, 12:02 AM)

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