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Old 12-29-2013, 12:19 AM   #12
brad_man_72
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Re: True or False: Battery install

If you don't have a multimeter you can disconnect the battery and place a battery charger with an amp gage in its place.
I usually start by pulling the fuse for the radio/clock, then disonect power to computer (things that should all draw power with the key off)
Then check individual circuits starting as close to the battery as possible. Alternator, engine, cabin then move to a fuse box on that circuit, find the fuse with the draw, then find the component powered by that fuse with the draw.

It doesn't hurt to have the battery tested a few hours after its been off of the charger.
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