Just hoping someone can confirm a suspicion I have.

My truck doesn't get driven much, and as it sits the battery goes dead. I recently got her fired back up today. I decided to check for a current draw since i was working in the engine bay anyway. With everything off, I had a current draw around 0.8 Amps. That seems awfully high to me, but wanted to confirm with another person.

 

Check things like the underhood lamp, glove box lamp, etc..... See if any of them are staying on.

 

Aftermarket radio?

 

power seat motor will draw too ! Mine was doing that a few yrs ago and it was one of the motors under the seat !

 

In fact it is an aftermarket radio.

I haven't done any checks yet, I just wanted to start by confirming 800mA is a high draw. I figured I would start pulling fuses w/ the meter hooked up and see what I find

 

Book says .025A or less.

 

Thanks for the spec. Definitely excessive then. I appreciate the info

 

was the motor just stuck in the run position? also curious how it tracked to being that.

 

Opened the door and heard it running ? Unplugged it and no prob since !

 

ah, I guess if you hear it that would be an easy one. thanks