[W126 Coupe] Progress!

[Dick Spellman]

Dan Landiss wrote:

> on 7/7/2007 6:06 PM Brad Cross wrote:

>> if I leave the key in the ignition and don't start the engine the 

>> battery runs flat very quickly (20 mins!).

>

> That sounds more like a battery or alternator problem. To drain a 70 

> Ampere-hour battery in 20 minutes would require a 210 Ampere drain. 

> Your wiring harness would be on fire!

>

Hi Dan:

You are probably right.  20 minutes and I'd bet it's just a tired 
battery that can't hold a charge.

Dick