REGINA- electrical system problem.

[pattonmaclean]

Well, all of my van probs happen away from home.

Van diesel started without a problem this a.m. When I got to work, I took the key out of the ignition and the sound alarm for the lights left on went off. But my lights weren't on. Then i noticed that although the keys were out, the stereo was still on, and the parking lights were still on.

So I put the key back in, the lights alarm stopped, but the van wouldn't start. the battery seemed drained.

I took the key out again and lights alarm sounded, the park lights stayed on. I took the faceplate off of the stereo.

I checked the battery posts, cleaned off a bit of corrosion off of one, and tried a different key. No luck. Battery seemed evn lower, and clicked a bit.

Removed the key again, noticed that the parking lights were still on.

I disconnected the battery and noticed that when my socket was loosening the post nut and touched the air cleaner, there was a bit of a spark.

The battery is disconnected for now. Van is in the parking lot at work.

I seek advice on two things- What might be the nature of the problem? I suspect a problem in the ignition switch, but don't know why the battery would be drained because of that.

Recommendations on a shop in Regina that might be able to get it on the road. I'm from Saskatoon and don't have any contacts here.

cheers, Thanks in advance.

Patton

[MardyDelica]

Hi, patton,
pls give me a call i can help you
cheers;
mardy

[pattonmaclean]

Mardy contacted me immediately and gave me a run-down of possible causes. it seems I tripped the fog lights switch, which caused the light alarm to go off. this appears to have drained the battery. Now it appears that I only need a boost.
Thanks Mardy!!

[MardyDelica]

hi, patton,
its good it fixed your problem.
Glad and happy that i can help
enjoy your ride
Cheers;
Mardy