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| | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | I have my wiring all done but I have a small draw on my battery that I can't seem to locate. This is how I did the Alternator Wiring Diagram Did I do something wrong here? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Fried,
If you have a voltmeter make sure that DA#1 has zero voltage when the key if OFF.
How do you know there is a drain on the battery? Is it discharging or have you found a draw with your meter? Killing individual circuits by pulling fuses can isolate a circuit and narrow your search.
I believe some modern electronic gadgets like digital clocks or CD players may draw a tiny amount when energized...could this be what you're seeing.
A bum alternator can discharge the battery too.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | I took the ALT to the parts store and it checked out very good. I will double check the #1 (field) for zero with ignition off.
I am showing an approximate 1.4 volt draw and I see a light spark when putting on the battery terminals. There are no accessory gadgets installed yet, just lights and gauges and an electric cooling fan. | | |
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