Plug the red lead into the 10A socket - this will be able to handle the current draw of a parasitic draw and a dome light... don't turn on your headlights or try to start your truck - you'll fry your meter.
Using the DCV socket will not work.
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Originally Posted by matthones
All,
I've never used a multimeter to test battery draw, and after reading multiple posts, I'm still confused. Some say to remove the negative battery cable, others the positive cable, what is the real story? I'm gonna run down to the parts store tomorrow for alligator clips, so how do I use this multimeter? Once I determine if there is a draw, I'll start pulling fuses to isolate, but the problem is getting there first. Thanks in advance.
Matt
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