Find out in the wiring diagram which devices are consuming the current via
this fuse.
While still measuring disconnect one by one the found devices and most
propably you will find the suspect leaking device.
I can be worse, if the current drain is caused by a damaged wire hitting
ground, but as the problem exists for a longer time, I do not expect this
will be the case.
Good hunting!
Cheers,
Hans
1971 BGT having had this issue caused by leaky alternator diode(s) - not
fused circuit though
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Cole" <wmcolesr@wowway.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:33 PM
Subject: re current drain
>I haven't folowed all of this thread, but I have the same problem (dead
> batteries after long storage).
> My solution is to pull the bottom fuse in the fuse box (1980 BLe), and all
> is
> well. If you are curious about the drain, a multimeter set to amps
> function
> and connected across the clips for the fuze, after removal, will measure
> the
> parasitic drain killing your battery. Don't remember exactly what mine
> was
> but it calculated enough to drain an 80 amper-hour battery in about a
> month.
> I used to charge via cigarette lighter, but that fuse must be in to do so,
> so
> now i simply connect the plus lead of the charger to the end of the
> fuseholder that goes to the battery, neg. to ground, and charge for 24
> hours.
> Once or twice a winter saves the batteries nicely.
> Good Luck,
> Bill Cole
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