Battery going dead!
01-19-2006, 03:57 PM
#31
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Re: Battery going dead!
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
Rick
> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
> puzzle.
>
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>> 88 Cherokee
>> 4.0 IL 6
>> Auto trans.
>> High miles - 300,000 +
>> Always been dependable!
>>
>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>> still have the draw on the battery.
>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>> battery.
>>
>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>> of the ignition switch.
>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>> battery.
>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>
>> Rick
>>
I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
Rick
> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
> puzzle.
>
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>> 88 Cherokee
>> 4.0 IL 6
>> Auto trans.
>> High miles - 300,000 +
>> Always been dependable!
>>
>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>> still have the draw on the battery.
>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>> battery.
>>
>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>> of the ignition switch.
>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>> battery.
>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>
>> Rick
>>
01-19-2006, 04:17 PM
#32
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Re: Battery going dead!
Electronically Tuned Radios
This circuit is always hot.
"*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>
> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>> puzzle.
>>
>>
>>
>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>> 88 Cherokee
>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>> Auto trans.
>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>> Always been dependable!
>>>
>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>> of the ignition switch.
>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>> battery.
>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>>
>
This circuit is always hot.
"*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>
> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>> puzzle.
>>
>>
>>
>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>> 88 Cherokee
>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>> Auto trans.
>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>> Always been dependable!
>>>
>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>> of the ignition switch.
>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>> battery.
>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>>
>
01-19-2006, 04:17 PM
#33
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Re: Battery going dead!
Electronically Tuned Radios
This circuit is always hot.
"*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>
> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>> puzzle.
>>
>>
>>
>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>> 88 Cherokee
>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>> Auto trans.
>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>> Always been dependable!
>>>
>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>> of the ignition switch.
>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>> battery.
>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>>
>
This circuit is always hot.
"*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>
> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>> puzzle.
>>
>>
>>
>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>> 88 Cherokee
>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>> Auto trans.
>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>> Always been dependable!
>>>
>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>> of the ignition switch.
>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>> battery.
>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>>
>
01-19-2006, 04:17 PM
#34
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Posts: n/a
Re: Battery going dead!
Electronically Tuned Radios
This circuit is always hot.
"*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>
> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>> puzzle.
>>
>>
>>
>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>> 88 Cherokee
>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>> Auto trans.
>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>> Always been dependable!
>>>
>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>> of the ignition switch.
>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>> battery.
>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>>
>
This circuit is always hot.
"*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>
> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>> puzzle.
>>
>>
>>
>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>> 88 Cherokee
>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>> Auto trans.
>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>> Always been dependable!
>>>
>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>> of the ignition switch.
>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>> battery.
>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>
>>> Rick
>>>
>
01-19-2006, 04:45 PM
#35
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Re: Battery going dead!
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:17:52 -0500, billy ray wrote:
Thanks, billy ray, I can live without that.
Might get to go fishing this weekend after all.
Thank you, to all that replied.
Rick
> Electronically Tuned Radios
> This circuit is always hot.
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
>> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>>
>> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
>> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
>> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
>> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
>> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
>> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>>> puzzle.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>>> 88 Cherokee
>>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>>> Auto trans.
>>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>>> Always been dependable!
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>>> of the ignition switch.
>>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>>> battery.
>>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>
Thanks, billy ray, I can live without that.
Might get to go fishing this weekend after all.
Thank you, to all that replied.
Rick
> Electronically Tuned Radios
> This circuit is always hot.
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
>> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>>
>> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
>> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
>> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
>> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
>> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
>> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>>> puzzle.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>>> 88 Cherokee
>>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>>> Auto trans.
>>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>>> Always been dependable!
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>>> of the ignition switch.
>>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>>> battery.
>>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>
01-19-2006, 04:45 PM
#36
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Re: Battery going dead!
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:17:52 -0500, billy ray wrote:
Thanks, billy ray, I can live without that.
Might get to go fishing this weekend after all.
Thank you, to all that replied.
Rick
> Electronically Tuned Radios
> This circuit is always hot.
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
>> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>>
>> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
>> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
>> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
>> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
>> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
>> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>>> puzzle.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>>> 88 Cherokee
>>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>>> Auto trans.
>>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>>> Always been dependable!
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>>> of the ignition switch.
>>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>>> battery.
>>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>
Thanks, billy ray, I can live without that.
Might get to go fishing this weekend after all.
Thank you, to all that replied.
Rick
> Electronically Tuned Radios
> This circuit is always hot.
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
>> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>>
>> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
>> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
>> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
>> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
>> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
>> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>>> puzzle.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>>> 88 Cherokee
>>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>>> Auto trans.
>>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>>> Always been dependable!
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>>> of the ignition switch.
>>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>>> battery.
>>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>
01-19-2006, 04:45 PM
#37
Guest
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Re: Battery going dead!
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:17:52 -0500, billy ray wrote:
Thanks, billy ray, I can live without that.
Might get to go fishing this weekend after all.
Thank you, to all that replied.
Rick
> Electronically Tuned Radios
> This circuit is always hot.
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
>> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>>
>> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
>> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
>> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
>> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
>> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
>> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>>> puzzle.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>>> 88 Cherokee
>>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>>> Auto trans.
>>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>>> Always been dependable!
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>>> of the ignition switch.
>>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>>> battery.
>>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>
Thanks, billy ray, I can live without that.
Might get to go fishing this weekend after all.
Thank you, to all that replied.
Rick
> Electronically Tuned Radios
> This circuit is always hot.
>
>
> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
> news:33Tzf.25254$h47.10807@trnddc08...
>> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:34:20 -0700, Rusted wrote:
>>
>> I put the (DVOM) amp meter in line and pulled the fuses.
>> Draw went from 280mA to 6 point 25 amps when I removed fuse
>> labled ETR(?). Thats good for me.
>> Then I reinstalled all but the 10amp fuse for ETR.
>> Everything seems to work. What is ETR?
>> I don't see it on diagrams that I have.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>>
>>> Pull all of the fuses, and see if you still have draw. This will
>>> isolate all of your fused circuits which is the largest part to
>>> troubleshoot. If the draw is gone, then add one fuse at a time until
>>> you find the one or ones that are causing the draw. If you still have
>>> a draw with all the fuses out you have eliminated a huge part of the
>>> puzzle.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "*Rick*" <here@the-house.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:jTPzf.18292$sq.4168@trnddc01...
>>>> 88 Cherokee
>>>> 4.0 IL 6
>>>> Auto trans.
>>>> High miles - 300,000 +
>>>> Always been dependable!
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been using the jeep very much do to illness here and don't
>>>> need both vehicles. This ones not the economy king so it sits. After a
>>>> couple of days the battery runs down. So far I have removed the dome
>>>> light thinking we might be leaving the door ajar or neighbor kid might
>>>> be looking for change again, no help. Removed the light bulb in the
>>>> glove box, still no help. I have removed the fuse for the clock and
>>>> still have the draw on the battery.
>>>> Checked draw with digital VOM, I have a 280mA draw on battery, enough
>>>> to light a test probe light when in series with the neg. cable from the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a problem with the battery because I have switched it out
>>>> with the battery from the other car and it is drawn down. When I charge
>>>> the jeep battery, and load test, the battery shows to be ok. Looking at
>>>> the wiring diagram I don't see any other possible draw with the key out
>>>> of the ignition switch.
>>>> I haven't added any accessories that would be a direct draw on the
>>>> battery.
>>>> What am I missing, other than a sence of humor right now. What could be
>>>> drawing 280mA all the time? TIA, Open to all suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>
01-19-2006, 05:32 PM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery going dead!
Recheck the alternator's diode by removing the battery connection
and putting a voltmeter in-between, there should NO leakage.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
*Rick* wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:18:04 -0800, Professor wrote:
>
> Made sense to me so I grabbed the 10mm wrench and removed the BAT.
> connection at the alternator. I'm sorry to report that the draw is still
> there. Thank you for what sounded like a very possible solution.
>
> By the way the current didn't change as I removed the fuses.
>
> I'm very open to sugestions still.
>
> Rick
and putting a voltmeter in-between, there should NO leakage.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
*Rick* wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:18:04 -0800, Professor wrote:
>
> Made sense to me so I grabbed the 10mm wrench and removed the BAT.
> connection at the alternator. I'm sorry to report that the draw is still
> there. Thank you for what sounded like a very possible solution.
>
> By the way the current didn't change as I removed the fuses.
>
> I'm very open to sugestions still.
>
> Rick
01-19-2006, 05:32 PM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery going dead!
Recheck the alternator's diode by removing the battery connection
and putting a voltmeter in-between, there should NO leakage.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
*Rick* wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:18:04 -0800, Professor wrote:
>
> Made sense to me so I grabbed the 10mm wrench and removed the BAT.
> connection at the alternator. I'm sorry to report that the draw is still
> there. Thank you for what sounded like a very possible solution.
>
> By the way the current didn't change as I removed the fuses.
>
> I'm very open to sugestions still.
>
> Rick
and putting a voltmeter in-between, there should NO leakage.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
*Rick* wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:18:04 -0800, Professor wrote:
>
> Made sense to me so I grabbed the 10mm wrench and removed the BAT.
> connection at the alternator. I'm sorry to report that the draw is still
> there. Thank you for what sounded like a very possible solution.
>
> By the way the current didn't change as I removed the fuses.
>
> I'm very open to sugestions still.
>
> Rick
01-19-2006, 05:32 PM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery going dead!
Recheck the alternator's diode by removing the battery connection
and putting a voltmeter in-between, there should NO leakage.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
*Rick* wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:18:04 -0800, Professor wrote:
>
> Made sense to me so I grabbed the 10mm wrench and removed the BAT.
> connection at the alternator. I'm sorry to report that the draw is still
> there. Thank you for what sounded like a very possible solution.
>
> By the way the current didn't change as I removed the fuses.
>
> I'm very open to sugestions still.
>
> Rick
and putting a voltmeter in-between, there should NO leakage.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
*Rick* wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:18:04 -0800, Professor wrote:
>
> Made sense to me so I grabbed the 10mm wrench and removed the BAT.
> connection at the alternator. I'm sorry to report that the draw is still
> there. Thank you for what sounded like a very possible solution.
>
> By the way the current didn't change as I removed the fuses.
>
> I'm very open to sugestions still.
>
> Rick