johnc6955
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 XLT
My Explorer was hit by a truck while parked in the rear driver side. The bumper was damaged bad as well as some damage to the rear quarterpanel. I chased the guy and caught him (hit and run). While the police did the report, the Explorer died. I was able to restart but realized the next day that the battery was dead, the warning light came on and the alternator was not charging. His insurance company says the electrical issues are unrelated to the accident. However, I never had ANY issues starting now it is totally dead.
I know now that I need a new battery (I bought one) and a new alternator. However, I think the real problem stems from a short due to the accident. I have about a .45 amp draw on the battery. When I let it sit for 1 hour plus, it actually increases to about .75 amps. I pulled every fuse and was able to narrow it to fuse 25 on the interior panel (for the GEM system). I pulled the radio and then the GEM. When I pull the top connector, the draw stops completely, is this because power to the GEM is supplied by this connector? I pulled the other 3 connectors and the draw remained. I do not have a complete wiring diagram for the GEM and I don't know exactly how to narrow it down to the GEM or a component connected to it. I just don't want to get a new battery, new alternator and body damage repairs and still have a short. Should I backprobe all the wires for that first connector to find the short. From what I've read, .45-.75 amp is way too much of a draw with nothing on and all the sensors, etc. shut down. Any ideas where to go from here?
I know now that I need a new battery (I bought one) and a new alternator. However, I think the real problem stems from a short due to the accident. I have about a .45 amp draw on the battery. When I let it sit for 1 hour plus, it actually increases to about .75 amps. I pulled every fuse and was able to narrow it to fuse 25 on the interior panel (for the GEM system). I pulled the radio and then the GEM. When I pull the top connector, the draw stops completely, is this because power to the GEM is supplied by this connector? I pulled the other 3 connectors and the draw remained. I do not have a complete wiring diagram for the GEM and I don't know exactly how to narrow it down to the GEM or a component connected to it. I just don't want to get a new battery, new alternator and body damage repairs and still have a short. Should I backprobe all the wires for that first connector to find the short. From what I've read, .45-.75 amp is way too much of a draw with nothing on and all the sensors, etc. shut down. Any ideas where to go from here?