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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 02:27 PM
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I have an airbag light on when the car is running but if it sits for 6 hours, the battery is completely dead. alternator is putting out 14.5 volts. anything obvious or do i have to do the fuse thing with the voltmeter
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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What is "the fuse thing with the voltmeter"?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:32 PM
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pull fuses 1 by 1 and watch for a change in the meter readings while its in series with the + on the battery
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:36 PM
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Sounds like a good place to start if you suspect parasitic drain.
 
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painful though
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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painful though
I'll give ya that..... Best method to chase it down though.
 
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