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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 357ci Stealth Ram - Under Pressure
Transmission: Built 700r4/Pro Yank 3400 Extreme
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt 3.27
Power/Electical Drain... help

Hey, I havnt posted in a long time because I havnt had a third gen. I picked up a 1987 GTA with the 350 about a week or so ago.

Recently my battery has been dieing.

I tested the current draw from the battery with all doors closed.
It read 3.80.
My other car (1997 Camaro) reads 0.015.

Something is draining 3.8amps of current by the looks of it.

I take out the fuse for in interior. (lights, radio hatch, etc)

It then reads fine. at 0.01amps.

I unplugged the cigar lighter, power window switches, radio, power mirror switches and it still reads 3.80.

Anybody have any ideas of what to do?

Thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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From: conway, s.c.
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Sounds like you have a wiring problem somewhere in the Accessory circuit wiring.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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Car: 87 Camaro
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check your hatch pull down motor, I had a similar problem in my 87 camaro...
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