Got a draw somewhere

[DeddRekoning]

Hooked up the volt meter and pulled all fuses and unplugged the alternator and still didn't find where its coming from. What's next on finding where this irritating draw is coming from?

car specs are in my sig

[DeddRekoning]

c'mon guys...where the hell is greenbullit at

[Lone Sailor]

Did you check your negative cable to ground and the positive cable to the starer already?

[TEAMJACOB]

Did you do a search? Someone just helped me with this

[DeddRekoning]

i looked through the thread you started and i've done everything they suggested...had a test light on the negative terminal of battery, pulled all fuses and disconnected alternator and the light stayed on the whole time

[TEAMJACOB]

Did you make sure the doors were shut and key off, all lights off etc?

[shumpertdavid]

Newer cars have modules (computers) that have to go to sleep (shut down), some can take anywhere from 30 minutes to hours once the key is removed from ignition or a door is opened or closed, fwiw

[DeddRekoning]

i was aware that they have to go to sleep just didn't know how long it took and i did close all doors and everything was off when checking fuses

[shumpertdavid]

Like I said, it can take 30 min plus, also if you remove a fuse and replace it, it can cause q module to power up

[shumpertdavid]

Best way to test for a draw is to use a volt meter with the ability to measure amps, place meter on highest amp setting, usually 10 amp. Remove positive OR negative cable, connect negative meter lead to negative battery terminal or positive meter lead to positive battery terminal depending on which cable you disconnect, connect remaining meter lead to disconnected battery terminal. You will now be measuring the electrical drain. Monitor for next 30 Min to hour to see what it shows, it needs to be less than .1 amp, .0xx amp would be acceptable. I usually use small pair of vise grips to hold lead to battery terminal and push other lead under insulation of cable to hold it.

[DeddRekoning]

this shit is irritating...I have to drive it everyday to keep it charged. If I leave it sitting for 36 hours, battery will be dead. Is that a big draw?

[shumpertdavid]

That would be pretty decent, probably .1 to .3 amp

[garycrist]

The radios on some Fords will drain the battery if left on even with the car off...

[DeddRekoning]

i have a head unit but aftermarket speakers or amp