from this point, im not exactly sure what i turned off. i have only a few radios that run off the ignition, and the gauges(which obviously are not the issue). i have not changed any wiring before i started working on the faulty charging system, everything is the same. my radios run off a 6 to 12 volt booster, but its only a 3 amp draw. my attention mainly focuses on a old motorola radio, which may be going on the fritz. for todays trial, that was turned off. thanks for your help.