Parasitic Power Draw over 10 amps!!
03-21-2019, 12:41 PM
#11
Senior Member
The accessory receptacle(s) is(are) always hot. Got anything plugged-in?
Otherwise ... Has any aftermarket wiring been done?
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Otherwise ... Has any aftermarket wiring been done?.
03-21-2019, 01:38 PM
#12
No aftermarket wiring and nothing plugged in. The only hot wire that makes the draw go away is the main lead connected to the positive terminal that goes down from the battery.
03-21-2019, 01:51 PM
#15
Because batteries can short internally, but now that I think about it a 120 watt phantom draw isn't that much.
Could it be a lamp or something that's not shutting off due to a bad switch? Glove box light, etc...
Could it be a lamp or something that's not shutting off due to a bad switch? Glove box light, etc...
Last edited by Grrr; 03-21-2019 at 02:00 PM.
03-21-2019, 01:51 PM
#16
03-21-2019, 01:56 PM
#17
120 watts isn't that much really. Yes it would be hot if it were all in one spot, but let's say the problem is the car's computer running, it's not going to be very hot. The sync system probably uses more than 120 watts in operation.
03-21-2019, 03:16 PM
#18
Senior Member
Following...
Are you sure your meter is set correctly?
Just a thought, there is a positive cable that runs directly from the battery to the fuse panel under the hood. have you tried disconnecting just that at the fuse panel? There a 10mm nut at the fuse panel you can remove to disconnect it. If the draw falls off when that's done then its something tied into it, if it doesn't then the other cables that are connected to the battery are the issue. Remember you also have a fuse panel on the side of the dash.
Just to make sure, does the truck have auto start? If so, make sure you depress the switch on the drivers side so it doesn't think that the hood is opened possible keeping a module or two active. Also are all the doors closed as well? It might be a good idea that once the doors are closed and hood pin pressed to wait 10-15mins to do the test so it gives the truck time to "go to sleep".
This guy has a lot of great tips!
Wayne
Are you sure your meter is set correctly?
Just a thought, there is a positive cable that runs directly from the battery to the fuse panel under the hood. have you tried disconnecting just that at the fuse panel? There a 10mm nut at the fuse panel you can remove to disconnect it. If the draw falls off when that's done then its something tied into it, if it doesn't then the other cables that are connected to the battery are the issue. Remember you also have a fuse panel on the side of the dash.
Just to make sure, does the truck have auto start? If so, make sure you depress the switch on the drivers side so it doesn't think that the hood is opened possible keeping a module or two active. Also are all the doors closed as well? It might be a good idea that once the doors are closed and hood pin pressed to wait 10-15mins to do the test so it gives the truck time to "go to sleep".
This guy has a lot of great tips!
Wayne
Last edited by Z7What; 03-21-2019 at 03:23 PM.
03-21-2019, 03:37 PM
#19
Following...
Are you sure your meter is set correctly?
Just a thought, there is a positive cable that runs directly from the battery to the fuse panel under the hood. have you tried disconnecting just that at the fuse panel? There a 10mm nut at the fuse panel you can remove to disconnect it. If the draw falls off when that's done then its something tied into it, if it doesn't then the other cables that are connected to the battery are the issue. Remember you also have a fuse panel on the side of the dash.
Just to make sure, does the truck have auto start? If so, make sure you depress the switch on the drivers side so it doesn't think that the hood is opened possible keeping a module or two active. Also are all the doors closed as well? It might be a good idea that once the doors are closed and hood pin pressed to wait 10-15mins to do the test so it gives the truck time to "go to sleep".
This guy has a lot of great tips!
https://youtu.be/KF1gijj03_0
Wayne
Are you sure your meter is set correctly?
Just a thought, there is a positive cable that runs directly from the battery to the fuse panel under the hood. have you tried disconnecting just that at the fuse panel? There a 10mm nut at the fuse panel you can remove to disconnect it. If the draw falls off when that's done then its something tied into it, if it doesn't then the other cables that are connected to the battery are the issue. Remember you also have a fuse panel on the side of the dash.
Just to make sure, does the truck have auto start? If so, make sure you depress the switch on the drivers side so it doesn't think that the hood is opened possible keeping a module or two active. Also are all the doors closed as well? It might be a good idea that once the doors are closed and hood pin pressed to wait 10-15mins to do the test so it gives the truck time to "go to sleep".
This guy has a lot of great tips!
https://youtu.be/KF1gijj03_0
Wayne
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03-21-2019, 03:58 PM
#20
Following...
Are you sure your meter is set correctly?
Just a thought, there is a positive cable that runs directly from the battery to the fuse panel under the hood. have you tried disconnecting just that at the fuse panel? There a 10mm nut at the fuse panel you can remove to disconnect it. If the draw falls off when that's done then its something tied into it, if it doesn't then the other cables that are connected to the battery are the issue. Remember you also have a fuse panel on the side of the dash.
Just to make sure, does the truck have auto start? If so, make sure you depress the switch on the drivers side so it doesn't think that the hood is opened possible keeping a module or two active. Also are all the doors closed as well? It might be a good idea that once the doors are closed and hood pin pressed to wait 10-15mins to do the test so it gives the truck time to "go to sleep".
This guy has a lot of great tips!
https://youtu.be/KF1gijj03_0
Wayne
Are you sure your meter is set correctly?
Just a thought, there is a positive cable that runs directly from the battery to the fuse panel under the hood. have you tried disconnecting just that at the fuse panel? There a 10mm nut at the fuse panel you can remove to disconnect it. If the draw falls off when that's done then its something tied into it, if it doesn't then the other cables that are connected to the battery are the issue. Remember you also have a fuse panel on the side of the dash.
Just to make sure, does the truck have auto start? If so, make sure you depress the switch on the drivers side so it doesn't think that the hood is opened possible keeping a module or two active. Also are all the doors closed as well? It might be a good idea that once the doors are closed and hood pin pressed to wait 10-15mins to do the test so it gives the truck time to "go to sleep".
This guy has a lot of great tips!
https://youtu.be/KF1gijj03_0
Wayne