Do you turn parasitic draw test switch on or off?
Do not turn the parasitic draw test switch to the OFF position with the engine running. Damage will occur to the vehicle’s electrical system. The test switch must be in the ON position when removing the fuses in order to maintain continuity in the electrical system.
Do you have a parasitic draw on your air conditioner?
Sounds like you may have a parasitic draw on it. Try this: This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-01-39-007A (Section 01 – HVAC).
Where is the battery negative on a GMC Truck?
Install the battery negative cable to the female end of the J 38758. Turn the J 38758 knob to the ON position. Road test the vehicle and activate ALL of the accessories, including the radio and air conditioning.
When to look for a parasitic power draw?
Your battery could be near the end of its service life and it should be recycled and replaced with a new one. If the battery test shows that it is still good, then it’s time to start looking at a parasitic power draw. While you’re under the hood (or at Advance Auto Parts), test the alternator.
What should my parasitic power draw be on my car?
Power draw should be under 50 milliamps. This will display as 0.05 amps. If it’s higher, that is your parasitic power draw. Well under 50 milliamps, and you’ll need to be shopping for a battery.
Where is the parasitic drain on a Toyota Corolla?
Most vehicles have more than one fuse panel. This one, on a Toyota Corolla, is located under the dash on the driver’s side. After pulling each fuse, observe the multimeter display to see if the amps drop. The fuse that reduces the amps is where the parasitic draw is located.
How to fix a parasitic drain on a multimeter?
Disconnect the negative battery cable. On the amperage side of the multimeter dial, set it to 20 amps. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Touch a lead to the negative battery cable terminal. Touch the other lead to the negative battery post, completing the circuit within the multimeter, which will display the amp draw.