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breeh · 01-30-2003, 06:57 PM

I have a short that I cannot seem to chase down. What I have done:

* Disconnected (-) battery cable and installed multimeter between cable and battery post. This is showing a 16 volt current with everything off.

* Pulled fuses and unfused connections at fuse box one by one. Still have the 16 volt draw.

What else can I do to try and isolate this? The weird thing is that it only seems to drain the battery when it is raining. This is a problem since I live in western Washington and that is what it does here this time of year. I have not been able to test this observation to see if I do still have the draw when everything is dry.

Any ideas?????

01-30-2003, 06:57 PM	#1
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Electrical Short Help! I have a short that I cannot seem to chase down. What I have done: * Disconnected (-) battery cable and installed multimeter between cable and battery post. This is showing a 16 volt current with everything off. * Pulled fuses and unfused connections at fuse box one by one. Still have the 16 volt draw. What else can I do to try and isolate this? The weird thing is that it only seems to drain the battery when it is raining. This is a problem since I live in western Washington and that is what it does here this time of year. I have not been able to test this observation to see if I do still have the draw when everything is dry. Any ideas????? __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"