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Re: 16 miliamps drain

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Subject: Re: 16 miliamps drain
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 14:46:22 -0800
Hans, I believe he is referring to the alternator.

on 12/16/03 1:44 PM, Rocky Frisco at rock@rocky-frisco.com wrote:

> Hans Duinhoven wrote:
> 
>> Hi gang,
>> 
>> This timew I have a question.
>> It's the second time my GT had flat batteries.
>> So last weekend I got me a battery chargers which can be on the battery all
>> the tiem.
>> As this is more a cover up of the real cause my question is:
>> 
>> Where are 16 miliamps continuous current drain going to when the car is
>> standing still and everything switched off.
>> Hatch lamp and courtisy ligths are off (visible).
>> Ignition key is removed.
>> No radio.
>> 
>> Any hints are welcome, in order to shorten my search.
> 
> Try disconnecting the alto and then check the drain again.
> 
> I suspect it's a leaky diode in the alto.
> 
> -Rock    http://www.rocky-frisco.com


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