I'm kinda slow when it comes to auto electrical demons. o No: Where/how would I hook up a multi-meter to check if something is draining current from the battery when everything is turned off and it's just sitting there? I think I have all the shorts chased down, but I don't want to wait till the next morning to find out I missed one when it won't start. uzzled: Thanks for your time.
Try this Remove the neg battery cable. Now put a voltmeter (or a test light if thats all you have) between the battery neg post and the negative cable. If you show voltage or the test light lights or even glows, you have a draw.
[homer voice]DOH!![/homer voice] ou: Thanks Karl. If I told you the different ways I was trying to use the meter to find any draw, you'd laugh your a$$ off.
voltage draw To see how much of a current draw all you have do is do as described above with a multi-meter set on Amps if you meter allows. Most meters will allow up to a 10 amp draw through them (which is a lot). I would think .2 or less Amps is acceptilly for a daily driven car, but not for one that will sit for an extented amount of time. The ideal amount is zero with the key off, doors, trunk and hood shut.
