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Drains Which Shut Off W/Battery Cable Disconnected

1. Repeat the steps of the battery drain testing. Testing Procedure
2. Without starting the engine, turn the ignition switch to RUN for a moment and then OFF. Wait one minute for the illuminated entry lamps to turn off if equipped.
3. Connect the voltmeter and read the voltage.

Test Conclusion
The current reading (current drain) should be less than 0.05 amp. If current drain exceeds 0.05 amp after a few minutes, and if this drain did not show in previous tests, the drain is most likely caused by a malfunctioning electronic component. As in previous tests, remove the fuses from the fuse junction panel one at a time to locate the problem circuit.