How to find an electrical drain

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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
If your engine fails to crank over and start after sitting overnight or longer but '''will''' start and run when "jumped", you may be experiencing an electrical drain. The test procedures below will help you to find the component(s) responsible if you are experiencing an electrical drain.  
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If your engine fails to crank over and start after sitting overnight or longer but '''will''' start and run when "jumped", you may be experiencing an electrical drain. The test procedures below will help you to find the component(s) responsible if you are experiencing an electrical drain.
  
 
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{{Note1}}Always turn the parasitic draw test switch knob to the "ON" position before removing each fuse to maintain continuity in the electrical system and to avoid damaging the ammeter due to accidental overloading (i.e. opening door to change fuse, etc.).  
 
{{Note1}}Always turn the parasitic draw test switch knob to the "ON" position before removing each fuse to maintain continuity in the electrical system and to avoid damaging the ammeter due to accidental overloading (i.e. opening door to change fuse, etc.).  
  
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*Repeat the parasitic current drain procedure after any repair has been completed to insure that the current drain has returned to an acceptable level.
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14. When the cause of the excessive current drain has been located and repaired, remove the J 387S8 and connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.
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