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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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so i have a drain on my battery and i have no idea what might be causing it. ive hooked up a test light while the car was off to the neg terminal and pulled every fuse under the dash and the light stays on. the only ones i havent pulled are the bigger fuses in the engine bay.

i got it tested and its drawing alittle over 23 amps in the off position. this is on a 98gt, any ideas guys? does anyone happen to have the fuse legend for this year mustang either?

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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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you really need a multimeter.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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completely disconnect the alternator
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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so i get the mulitmeter and the second fuse i pull drops it down to like 168mA from 25amps the one that controls the alarm / door locks / radio. i think this is going to be something that im not qualified for lol. Anyone know a good electrician for automobiles?
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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PM PShull727... He's good with stuff like that.
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yeah test lights are junk on cars do you have anything after market on the car like alarm amps
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