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03-23-2013, 02:08 PM
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Location: Pownal VT
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Wiring issue
Redoing a 72 and re wired most of it myself.Now,it starts and runs and all the lights work.....problem is there is a huge drain on the battery.When i diconnect the neg cable and put a meter between it and the batt I get 12.5.I have removed each fuse,unpluged each harness ,alt,everything one at a time and it's still there ??I haven't pulled the starter yet and just ordered new ground straps.Anybody ???
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03-24-2013, 11:54 AM
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Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
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Re: Wiring issue
You might want to post down in the electrical section, they should be able to help you out...good luck
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03-24-2013, 01:32 PM
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Re: Wiring issue
thanks,I'm kinda new to this gig!!
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03-24-2013, 02:50 PM
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Re: Wiring issue
Youre welcome, but it seems to me youre on the right track by disconnecting circuits....im electrically challeged, so im no help
Got any pics of your truck?
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