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 | + | ## 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. |