-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Stevenson <mike.stevenson@virgin.net>
To: ulmerK@UNCWIL.EDU <ulmerK@UNCWIL.EDU>
Cc: triumphs@autox.net <triumphs@autox.net>
Date: 08 October 1998 17:50
Subject: re: draining battery
Kevin,
Your first step should be to disconnect the positive lead from your battery
(having ensured that the ignition is turned off) and connect an ammeter
between the lead and the battery itself. If you're drawing a current then
there is definitely drainage.
Check first that there are no courtesy lights on and then remove the fuse
for the clock if fitted.
When you're satisfied that there is nothing drawing a current that isn't
accounted for, pull the fuses one by one until the leakage stops. That will
be the area to look at. I tracked down an earthing ignition relay this way
and although it was only drawing a low current, it sure enough drained the
battery time after time.
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