wiring help 89 thunderbird

[moorjus]

I have a 1989 ford thunderbird. The battery will not charge. I found mice in under my dash. I believe they caused a short as the battery and the alternator are good. I just don't know how to track that down and was wondering if anyone out there knew how and if I could bypass it in anyway just to be able to keep the battery charging for now. I don't know if it makes a difference but I can put a charged battery in and it will drain without the car ever being started or touched.

I appreciate any and all help/input on the matter.
thanks, Justin

[tomibraniste]

It s better to go to service, or to buy a new battery

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by moorjus

I have a 1989 ford thunderbird. The battery will not charge. I found mice in under my dash. I believe they caused a short as the battery and the alternator are good. I just don't know how to track that down and was wondering if anyone out there knew how and if I could bypass it in anyway just to be able to keep the battery charging for now. I don't know if it makes a difference but I can put a charged battery in and it will drain without the car ever being started or touched.

I appreciate any and all help/input on the matter.
thanks, Justin

when you put battery in did you get a spark off of cable? and yes piney's and mice love to chew on the wires.

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by tomibraniste

It s better to go to service, or to buy a new battery

all depends on how long your battery was dead you may check the water in battery see if it's showing any lead thats not covered in water if you can get caps off but if sealed i'd slow charge it and see if it holds a charge? when car is just been setting i take neg. cable off or clock can run it down or a short. but i would get one before it gets cold out.

[rhandwor]

Originally Posted by moorjus

I have a 1989 ford thunderbird. The battery will not charge. I found mice in under my dash. I believe they caused a short as the battery and the alternator are good. I just don't know how to track that down and was wondering if anyone out there knew how and if I could bypass it in anyway just to be able to keep the battery charging for now. I don't know if it makes a difference but I can put a charged battery in and it will drain without the car ever being started or touched.

I appreciate any and all help/input on the matter.
thanks, Justin

Go to Advanced Auto or Auto Zone for a free battery and charging system check.
You can disconnect the battery ground use a DVOM and check for milliamp drain.
Pull one fuse at a time if the drain goes away this will tell you where the problem is located. Also disconnect the alternator and check.

[moorjus]

Thanks for all the answers guys. I know the battery and the alternator are good. Those have been tested. I will hafta try doing that with the fuses. At least I might get an idea.