Battery drain when ignition is off

[Steve Kessler]

I have been driving my Cobra for 1.5 years with no problem. Recently the battery went dead. I have discovered now when I turn off the ignition and park the car, there remains a current draw on the battery. Also at idle the alternator only puts out around 13 volts with the fan on and 14 volts with the fan off. At normal RPM, the alternator puts out the normal 14.2 volts.

I have checked the positive red cable from the battery to the starter solenoid and no shorts to ground. The problem seems to go past the starter solenoid to under the dash.

I am not too good at troubleshooting electrical things. Has any one ever had a similar problem?

Thanks,

Steve K