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06-05-2012 02:38 PM #9
I finaly got around to testing a few things. First the battery, good, then the alternator, good, then the starter, good. Now when i tested the starter, I pulled the starter cable from the battery side of the starter relay and checked the amps periodically. In a matter of 15 mins it had dropped from 12.70 down to 12.53. Thus to me, it's not the starter draining power. I then reconnected the starter cable and took off the cable for the lights and horn, from same location. I then traced the individual wires to there respective landings and found that the glove box recepticle/switch was dangling inside. The amps jumped up to 12.60 and slowly started to climb. I checked it again 10 mins later and it was up to 12.74. I pulled the bulb and reconnected the cable to the starter relay. I left it like that since Sunday afternoon. I'll try it today when I get home from work. Question #1 - Is this a legitament testing procedure or am I chasing my tail? #2 - Why would the amps go up with the car off? Yes, all this testing is with the car off. I figure I learned either what to do or what NOT to do!! Thanks again.





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I'm happy to see it back up, sure hope it lasts.
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