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Old Jan 3, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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Hey guys, I'm trying to troubleshoot a battery drain issue. I was wondering if someone would check the amp draw from the alt-sencing fuse when the car is turned completely off??

I'm seeing ~.05-.07 ma from that fuse location when the car is completely off.

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Old Jan 3, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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i typically check drain with an amp clamp around the negative cable with the doors locked and hood latch "latched" so the car thinks the alarm is set....wait 15 min and check
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Originally Posted by logix7
i typically check drain with an amp clamp around the negative cable with the doors locked and hood latch "latched" so the car thinks the alarm is set....wait 15 min and check
Sounds like he already has that covered, he just needs somebody to check the one circuit drain. I'll try to get it tonight if noone gets it before then.
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Sounds like he already has that covered, he just needs somebody to check the one circuit drain. I'll try to get it tonight if noone gets it before then.
That is correct.
Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by mrmj2u
That is correct.
Thanks for your help.
Which fuse is it, I am not sure from your description.
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Originally Posted by RXRodger
Which fuse is it, I am not sure from your description.
Here is a diagram.
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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 08:11 AM
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Check both beauty car mirrors. In my case one light was on all the time. Might be the same for you
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