In a message dated 97-12-07 13:35:33 EST, Vantaztik@AOL.COM writes: << We have a '87 Vanagon GL Syncro. Battery is fine (it's new). We are experiencing nearly a 2.0 amp drain from battery after Roger has removed all fuses and relays at the dash. Battery goes flat if left connected. He has not been able to find soutrce of drain after examining all wires he can get to. We have had problems with electric door locks for a while. Please help!!! >> It sounda like you may have a partial short from the main power supply cable to ground. If it was a better connection ti ground it would draw much mor than 2 AMPs, but still, 2 AMPs is quite a lot. Check this wire carefully, especiall where it may cross a sharp sheet metal edge that could have cut through the insulation. Good luck, Jim Davis |
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