On Mon, 12 Oct 1998, Frank Kucharik wrote:
> Can someone repost the instructions on how to tell if
> something is draining the battery? Where do you put
> both leads of the voltmeter so you're not reading the
> 12V coming from the battery?
I think you pull the negative (or earth) terminal off the battery and
place the - on the battery, and the + on the wire. (in series)
You can also use a test light. If you get 12V or a glowing tester, then
you have a voltage leak.
At least, that's how to do it according to my Chevy diagnostics manual.
They also suggest that if the bulb glows, you touch the wire to the
battery to "wind the clock" (some radios have a constant drain too).
> Also, is there an archive of past posts/digests kept
> anywhere, so I wouldn't have to re-ask the same questions?
Yes, Majordomo keeps an archive but they're not very easy to browse. I
try to put recurring questions in the FAQ. If in doubt, ask.
-Malcolm
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