I have, for better or worse, obtained a Ford Transit van which runs OK, BUT when left overnight or longish periods, when I attempt to start the thing, the batteries are almost exhausted, and it just gives a feeble attempt at turning the engine.
I was told that the starter motor was playing up intermittently when I first bought this van, but it hasn't given too much problems, however, could there be a serious current 'feedback' causing the batteries to fail? If so, what are the likeliest remedies please. (I have changed batteries, still no joy)

Simon Ellison, May 2006

You could also have a paristic drain on battery ...something is staying on while van is turned off...anything from a glove box lite to who knows

bg, May 2006

Sounds like you have a bad connection on the starter motor, check the live and also the earth.

Transit van man, May 2006