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This was a topic on the Vanagon list a few days ago and showed up on my car care tip of the day, thought some of you might find this interesting. I have generously deleted the 90% of the email that is advertising. I left the subscription information if anyone is interested. Brian
TipWorld - http://www.tipworld.com The Internet's #1 Source for Computer Tips, News, and Gossip Proudly presents: Car Care ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- And now for today's tip... TRACKING DOWN A BATTERY DRAIN Question: I have a 1987 Olds Delta 88. If I let it sit for one day, the battery is drained. I don't have many power features on this car, and everything seems to be working (rear defogger, lighter, radio). How can I go about searching for the source to this annoying problem?--Harry O Answer: Harry, you have to perform an electrical draw test. During this test, a digital volt ohmmeter is hooked up to the vehicle's battery and each electrical circuit is temporarily disconnected from the electrical system until the parasitic draw is identified by a drop in voltage. I would start by accessing a wiring diagram to determine which circuits are live with the key off. Then start eliminating them by disconnecting the fuses and electrical plugs that feed these circuits. The process is time-consuming and tedious. If you're experienced, go for it! If you're not, then hire a professional. Expect to pay at the shop's skilled labor rate on a time and material basis. I wish you success.
---------------------------------------------- Over the past 27 years, Tom Torbjornsen has been an automotive technician, an auto service manager, the manager of a tire and auto service center, and the owner of an automotive tool and equipment business. Immersed in the crossfire between the automotive industry and the motoring public for years, Tom saw a need for a way to educate the consumer; so in 1991 he decided to start a radio program: The Car Show With Tom Torbjornsen. You can hear the show on the Web at by clicking on the Listen To The Show icon. You can send e-mail to Tom at tomt@carshowtomt.com, although he cannot personally reply to all submissions. ----------------------------------------------
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