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Re: [GMCnet] Re: Testing for battery drain. [message #365437 is a reply to message #365434] Wed, 14 July 2021 21:18 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Larry is currently offline  Larry   United States
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sgltrac wrote on Wed, 14 July 2021 17:05
Put a test light between the negative battery terminal and the negative
lead. If you have a drain the test light will illuminate. Start pulling
fuses one by one while watching the light. The one(s) that makes the light
dim or go out are your issue.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Wed, Jul 14, 2021 at 2:50 PM Larry wrote:

> My engine battery drains nearly dead in about 5 days. Charge it and
> disconnect from coach and it looses nothing, Hookied up it will go from
> 13.4v to
> 11.5v over a 5 day period. What is the best way to test for parasitic
> drain?
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> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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That is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks Sully!!


Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
 
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