Parasitic Draw

[supton]

Hmm, kinda want to buy one of these clamp on meters. I've popped too many of those fast blow fuses in my 179...

 

[slomo]

I've have measured the draw in series from the - terminal.. 11.6A.

To where? - terminal to what?

Is this amps or volts that was measured?

 

[slomo]

Okay now just read it was volts.

Again where did you initially measure from and to?

 

[slomo]

If its really 11.6A, I would start by unplugging things that can actually use that much current first one at a time. Fuel Pump. ABS actuator. Things that have 12 gauge or heavier wires going to them.

If your pulling 11.6A on a 16 gauge wire its going to be warm. Also there are not many things that can pull 11.6A continuous without letting the smoke out.

What car?

How can you provide any assistance when the OP only measured from ONE SPOT? That was the - terminal on page 1.

 

[slomo]

OP may want to invest in a DC clamp meter to better measure parasitic drain without having to disconnect the battery. Every time you re-connect a battery in a modern car, a bunch of activity gets initiated - various systems coming back on-line, and it may take a while for things to settle down again.

No, he doesn't even know how to run what ever meter he has now. Not trying to slam the guy.

 

[slomo]

You need to pause posting until you have accurate diagnostic information on the problem.

You can go to Harbor Freight and get a meter for an inexpensive price.

AMEN to that.