1991 Buick Park Avenue "example parasitism" Questions

...you find that particular circuit you will need to find out what services that circuit supports. Example the cigarette lighter may run the accessory lights such as the dome. You will need to find ...

...let me know and I'll walk you thru the test. there might be a parasitic load on the system. For example if the switch for one of the sun visor mirror lights is not working properly, and that tiny ...

...to start. Thanks check for parasitic load.it consumes your battery even the car is not running.an example would be the car alarm.another one is relays. check all the

...point. Your asking how get to the wiring behind the fuse box? A fuse extension breakout. For example; https://www.ebay.com/itm/223267647531 Search for the right style for your

...Parasitic (or ignition key off) drain is the cumulative load produced by electrical devices, for example, emissions computers, clocks, security alarms, radio presets, etc., that operate ...

...car should have. If it is more, remove one fuse at a time, checking the current draw. Lets have an example: Current draw after two hours = 3 amps, so I remove the fuse for the cigarette lighter,

responsible, you will have to connect an ammeter in series with the battery negative cable. Say for example that it still shows a .1 amp drain--even with everything turned off. Start pulling fuses one

...pulling battery down on 1990 olds 98 You may need to test for a parasitic power drain, for example a horn switch that is stuck closed causing the horn relay switch to stay on continuously ...

...Copy the link and paste in the browser If you are running more amps in your car example SUBS more accesories battery will drain unless you put in a bigger alternator with bigger ...

...problem. Hint: it is probably in the circuit of something that has already failed to operate. For example, if your stereo has been "dead" for a while, the short may be in the wiring that powered