Multiple battery failures

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n74tg

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hot springs, ar
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1998
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magnum 5.2 liter V8
1998 5.2L Ram 1500

Voltage indicator shows 14 volts while engine running, yet new batteries last only 2-3 months before failure. So far they have been replaced under warranty, but I don't think they will replace another one.

Have checked electrical circuit for parasite drain, I show about 2 milliamp flow, so don't think that's the problem. I understand anything under 50 mA draw is normal.

Have searched forum for battery failure and battery overcharging, no luck.

Any suggestions... thanks
 

jessyj

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I would put a voltage tester on the battery and see what it reads. Also are they quality batterys? some of the cheap ones can weld the cores together causing failure.
 
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