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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: Peter Allen on May 14, 2018, 04:55:29 PM
Got a vw sharan 1.9 tdi 2005. Battery Been draining over night. Changed alternator and battery. What else should I look for please help needed losted.
Hi Peter welcome5
Is your central locking and windows working normally on all doors.
Whats the condition of the battery fuse box (any signs of melting).
Locks etc all working. Battery fuse box looks like it had melting before only had car 1 week
You need to get an ammeter on it and see what the drain is and then start isolating circuits.
While your there, after the cars been running for a bit, check if those cables are getting hot - if they are you need to fix the damage by soldering/replacing the connectors and soldering the cables onto them as the original joints are not particularly well made. If its done in time you can rescue the fusebox.
Quote from: Peter Allen on May 14, 2018, 06:05:28 PM
Locks etc all working. Battery fuse box looks like it had melting before only had car 1 week
Its quite a common problem have a look at the post below.
https://www.fordmpv.com/smf2/ford-galaxy-common-faults-and-problems/battery-junction-boxauxiliary-fuse-box-repair/
Many thanks