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re: OT mechanics l, what’d I do?

Posted on 4/27/19 at 8:26 pm to
Posted by BR Tiger
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Posted on 4/27/19 at 8:26 pm to
Do the accessory outlets (cigarette lighter outlets) remain powered after turning the car off? If so his charger might be drawing power while the car is off.
Posted by Hammertime
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Member since Jan 2012
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Posted on 4/27/19 at 9:43 pm to
You put the multimeter in series with the battery, and start pulling (and then replacing) fuses one by one. Doesn't matter which way you have it hooked up


Eta: With a car that old you're gonna want to get under 60mA if he doesn't have any extra add-ons. Under that, you'll have it figured out. With the battery draining that quickly, you'll be pulling 3-500mA probably.

Get it fixed, or you're gonna be buying a new alternator too. They aren't made for charging dead batteries. They're made to maintain a charge
This post was edited on 4/27/19 at 10:32 pm
Posted by LSUERDOC
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Posted on 4/27/19 at 10:51 pm to
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 4/28/19 at 11:34 am to
Update: it was a blown fuel injectors fuse and car cranked right up once replaced. Gonna do the parasitic drain testing today.

Thanks all.
Posted by stapuffmarshy
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Member since Apr 2010
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Posted on 4/28/19 at 11:37 am to
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