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I other thing that Im going to test the locks maybe the are sticking.
Im going to go over it again, I just run a wire direct to the battery and
try that .
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So the theory goes that the older vehicles with alternators and voltage regulators disconnecting the battery was not a problem as the VR could handle the load.
Now, with computer controlled vehicles and VR in the PCM disconnecting the battery could place a damaging load on the computer. So there are warnings not to do this. I just purchased a book on automotive electrics and the warning is there.
I am no expert and I do not intend to test the theory. My multimeter and my homemade voltage/continuity tester will work for me.
Now, with computer controlled vehicles and VR in the PCM disconnecting the battery could place a damaging load on the computer. So there are warnings not to do this. I just purchased a book on automotive electrics and the warning is there.
I am no expert and I do not intend to test the theory. My multimeter and my homemade voltage/continuity tester will work for me.
Thanks again for the info
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so far so good.
still the only draw is fromt the radio.
I went check everything and found nothing.
I removed that fuse IOD. Ran a power from the fuse panel.(turn signal)
Still the only draw is .25 from the radio. Ill try again over the weekend.
still the only draw is fromt the radio.
I went check everything and found nothing.
I removed that fuse IOD. Ran a power from the fuse panel.(turn signal)
Still the only draw is .25 from the radio. Ill try again over the weekend.
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or a test light, they are pretty inexpensive. disconect the battery clip the tester on the post and stab the cable-you're all set
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okay its all good so far.
i tryed the test light & nothing.
i tryed the meter & no draw only the radio memory.
i have stilled no plugged in the fuse for the iod. im
going to leave that fuse out, it seems to be the issue.
something gives me a draw when the vehicle is running with
that fuse pulged in. So away it goes never to return.
i tryed the test light & nothing.
i tryed the meter & no draw only the radio memory.
i have stilled no plugged in the fuse for the iod. im
going to leave that fuse out, it seems to be the issue.
something gives me a draw when the vehicle is running with
that fuse pulged in. So away it goes never to return.
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You need to check to see what you lose with that fuse pulled. It provides power to a few items. Check you hazard lights, I may be wrong but I believe they work off the IOD.
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