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timcrow00 · 12-21-2009, 06:49 PM

so far i have used a volt meter between negative battery post and negative battery cable, and even with everything unplugged from the fuse box there is still current between the two. is there any other systems that dont go through the fuse box? or any other ideals?

78-5.3 · 12-21-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by timcrow00

so far i have used a volt meter between negative battery post and negative battery cable, and even with everything unplugged from the fuse box there is still current between the two. is there any other systems that dont go through the fuse box? or any other ideals?

i have the same problem slow drain even with every fused pulled

*72lb4x4* · 12-21-2009, 08:35 PM

Connecting a voltmeter between a battery cable and post won't give you meaningful info. You want to connect an ammeter or test light that way.

3r!c84 · 12-21-2009, 08:39 PM

is your clock pluged in and working

**old Rusty C10** · 12-21-2009, 08:45 PM

or do you have a memory radio with electronic presets/ clock?

timcrow00 · 12-22-2009, 12:46 AM

ive dont have a clock except on the radio and i unhooked that before doin anything and ive tried the test light with the same results

grinch4om · 12-22-2009, 11:47 AM

pull the dome bulb in the ceiling out and recheck...I had a door switch fail and dimly lit the dome bulb...granted, I don't drive mine for a week at a time but battery would be dead

timcrow00 · 12-22-2009, 03:49 PM

ill try that it does take atleast a week or more for it to drain the battery all the way

motornut · 12-22-2009, 05:39 PM

try taking out a fuse at a time.....and wait

12-21-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	slow drain on the battery so far i have used a volt meter between negative battery post and negative battery cable, and even with everything unplugged from the fuse box there is still current between the two. is there any other systems that dont go through the fuse box? or any other ideals?

12-21-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: slow drain on the battery Connecting a voltmeter between a battery cable and post won't give you meaningful info. You want to connect an ammeter or test light that way.

12-21-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: slow drain on the battery is your clock pluged in and working __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: slow drain on the battery or do you have a memory radio with electronic presets/ clock? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-22-2009, 12:46 AM	#6
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: slow drain on the battery ive dont have a clock except on the radio and i unhooked that before doin anything and ive tried the test light with the same results

12-22-2009, 11:47 AM	#7
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: slow drain on the battery pull the dome bulb in the ceiling out and recheck...I had a door switch fail and dimly lit the dome bulb...granted, I don't drive mine for a week at a time but battery would be dead Last edited by grinch4om; 12-22-2009 at 11:48 AM.

12-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: slow drain on the battery ill try that it does take atleast a week or more for it to drain the battery all the way

12-22-2009, 05:39 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: slow drain on the battery try taking out a fuse at a time.....and wait __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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