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Re: Current drain?

To: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
Subject: Re: Current drain?
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:47:21 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <v03130301b5a77c01d707@[209.24.235.102]>
15 w light bulb in series.  If it's on (w/everything 'off'), you've got a draw.

Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:

> Anyone have any recommended tests to see if some current is being drawn off
> the battery while the car is turned off? My battery drains overnight and
> I'm wondering if something is trickling some juice off it. Several items
> are not switched by the ignition switch so I want to make sure before I buy
> a new battery.
>
> I know I could leave the battery disconnected to see what happens, but that
> won't help me trace the source if there is a problem.
>
> I have an ohm meter, capacitance meter and a circuit tester.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gerard
>
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