[A8bil]

Hi forum members. New to this forum. I have a 1987 carrera that continues to leave me stranded as a result of ignition problems. My questions may be stupid, but I'm trying to trouble shoot this on my own and I'm not the most competent when it comes to electrical issues.

The principal problem is that whenever the battery's voltage drops below 12.5 volts, I just get a click when I turn the ignition to start. It literally takes almost no additional voltage applied at the terminal to get the engine cranking, but zero action by the starter solenoid at less that 12.5 volts. Is this normal?

As you can imagine, being an occasional car, it is not hard for the voltage to drop below 12.5 volts, so I pretty much get stranded whenever I stop the car for more than 8-10 hours.

I do think I have a parasitic drain somewhere in the system, as I have seen 8-9 milliamp draw at the battery, where I think 2 may be normal. But, when I go through removing the fuses in the front trunk and in the engine compartment, I see no drop in the draw. What am I missing there?

All advices appreciated.