How to find an electrical drain
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'''ACCEPTABLE AMPERAGE DRAW''' | '''ACCEPTABLE AMPERAGE DRAW''' | ||
| − | Exact maximum allowable draw is determined by calculating several factors | + | Exact maximum allowable draw is determined by calculating several factors. |
| + | But, as a general rule,the maximum should not exceed 50mA or .050 Amps''' | ||
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#### Was the reading .050 A or less? | #### Was the reading .050 A or less? | ||
Yes - You are ''not'' experiencing an excessive power draw at this time. | Yes - You are ''not'' experiencing an excessive power draw at this time. | ||
| − | No | + | No - It was higher: you have a confirmed power draw - continue with the next step. |
Disconnect EITHER one of the DVOM cables. It is now safe for you to open the doors in order to gain access to the fuses. You will now need to remove the "courtesy" fuse, and perform step 3.4 again. | Disconnect EITHER one of the DVOM cables. It is now safe for you to open the doors in order to gain access to the fuses. You will now need to remove the "courtesy" fuse, and perform step 3.4 again. | ||
# Did the reading remain the same or very close? | # Did the reading remain the same or very close? | ||
| − | Yes | + | Yes - it remained the same (it is still too high) - there is NOT a problem |
| − | No | + | in this courtesy light circuit. Continue testing. |
| + | No - the amperage reading is LESS than before - there WAS an excessive power draw | ||
| + | in this circuit. THIS ''is'' the problem circuit. | ||
If readings are STILL in the UNACCEPTABLE range after checking this circuit you will now begin the FUSE PANEL isolation portion of this procedure. | If readings are STILL in the UNACCEPTABLE range after checking this circuit you will now begin the FUSE PANEL isolation portion of this procedure. | ||
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