charging issues

cudamark said

Yeah, you're going to need a meter to see if the system is overcharging or charging correctly due to load or low battery. The ballasts will get HOT....even under normal conditions. Thats why they're ceramic, so they can handle that heat without melting. If you have an overcharge condition, it will make it worse.

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the ballast is getting very hot to the touch with key turned into the accessory position (1 click forward before it engages the starter) is this normal? a couple weeks ago i accidently left the key in the "on" position for a few hours and my battery was completely dead. i have since put a brand new one in it. im thinking ,whatever is causing the ballast to heat up killed my battery that day.