3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

How do I find a short in the wiring, that has literally drained my battery

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-16-2017, 08:40 AM
6tts66's Avatar
6tts66
6tts66 is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Page, AZ
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Angry How do I find a short in the wiring, that has literally drained my battery

Ok, here's my problem. I've installed a pair of headlights, tail lights, put new bulbs in each, also installing a new sound system. I took the driver side door apart to install the new speaker. While doing that, I pushed the diver side seat controls. It must have shorted out the aftermarket head deack. Cuz now it has drained out the battery. My question is how do I find a short in the wiring?
 
  #2  
Old 03-16-2017, 11:31 AM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 82,531
Likes: 0
Received 3,390 Likes on 3,130 Posts
Default

Disconnect battery, fully charge it.
Leave negative terminal off battery, put volt meter on a very low amp scale between battery, and cable.
See how much draw you have.
Start yanking fuses, one at a time, and see which fuse makes the draw drop the most.
That circuit will be the one you want to trace, and see what's happening.

Having good wiring diagrams for this exercise is a must.
 




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:41 PM.