Technical data

Battery runs down High resistance leak to ground Check wiring. Insert sensitive (0-.25
amp) meter in battery lines. (Do not
start engine.) Remove connections and
replace until short is located.
Low resistance leak to ground Check all wires for temperature rise to
locate fault.
Alternator Disconnect alternator at output, after a
good battery charging. If leakage stops,
replace alternator protective diode plate.
That failing, replace alternator.