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TCapelle
04-21-2009, 11:05 PM
So the goose chase begins

I have been doing some electrical rework on my NADA wagon.

I replaced the alt belt and battery but still have a battery deaw issue. If I let the truck sit for more than a week the battery is dead.

I recently had issues with my blinker circuit and headlight circuit not having power on the hot leads.

I since hardwired in power and a use to these circuits and they work.

Now I am trying to hunt down the battery draw. (Perhaps the issue is all related)

Anyways I would imagine it is just a matter of getting the volt/am meter out and seeing what circuit is drawing power when it is not suppose to be..

Any guidance or typical first areas or circuits to test?

Thanks,
Tim

greenmeanie
04-22-2009, 01:04 AM
Pull one fude at a time and see if the draw disappears. If and when it does you've found your circuit or at least narrowed it down. For non fused circuits I suppose you just pull a connection apart.