Electronics Need help wiring something up? Thinking of adding an electrical component to your car? Need help troubleshooting that wiring glitch?

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Hello, I have a '91 'Maro RS and I have a brand new ACDelco Maintenence Free battery. Bu something is draining it so everytime I park it I have to disconnect the batter which is a pain in the *** as I have to take off all the hood pins and prop up my hockey stick to wrench on it as my gas shocks are ****ed. I have checked many things and tried disconnecting stuff but still can't figure it out. What is the next thing I should check. Also sorry if I am coming of stupid as I am just getting into the whole car world as I am a motorcycle guy (Harley) normally. I would apreciate any help and support.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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BRAIN DRAIN

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Hook up an ammeter is series with your battery.

Remove, one at a time, the fuses in the car.

When you see the excessive draw drop down you will know the problem circuit.



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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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Re: BRAIN DRAIN

Originally Posted by NINÅ
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Hook up an ammeter is series with your battery.

Remove, one at a time, the fuses in the car.

When you see the excessive draw drop down you will know the problem circuit.



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Happy Racing!

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If People Drove Any Slower They’d Be Going Backwards
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Thank you for all of your help. I don't have an ammeter but I have a vold meter so I will have to get away with using that.

P.S. love your modified.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Re: BRAIN DRAIN

How about your hatch pulldown unit, make sure its got a good click when it locks.
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