How to find an electrical drain

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## Test your battery and verify that it is capable of holding and has a full charge.
 
## Test your battery and verify that it is capable of holding and has a full charge.
 
## Using the test light, check all fuses and replace any that are blown.
 
## Using the test light, check all fuses and replace any that are blown.
## Do a visual inspection of commmon problems.
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## Do a visual inspection of common problems.
 
### On older vehicles you can get in the vehicle with all doors closed and perform visual.
 
### On older vehicles you can get in the vehicle with all doors closed and perform visual.
 
### On most late model vehicles equipped with a Vehicle Control Module (VCM)and/or Body Control Module (BCM) there may be a time out interval.(A certain amt of time has to pass in order for the VCM and/or BCM to enter sleep mode where the computers will use less power) These are vehicle specific and you will need to consult a proper service manual.
 
### On most late model vehicles equipped with a Vehicle Control Module (VCM)and/or Body Control Module (BCM) there may be a time out interval.(A certain amt of time has to pass in order for the VCM and/or BCM to enter sleep mode where the computers will use less power) These are vehicle specific and you will need to consult a proper service manual.

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