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Originally Posted by DBDP
I would start by testing for a draw.
Remove the neg terminal from the battery and place a test light between the neg post and the neg battery harness. Make sure you have nothing on, including accessory lights, like door open...
If the test light is lit you have a draw. Start disconnecting harnesses when the light goes out you know your draw or short is in that harness. Slowly work your way down the harnesses until you pinpoint the location then dive into the electrical components.
I have used this method many times and have founds some silly stuff, like a seat cover that was pulling the power seat button up. The driver didn't notice because he rode with the seat in the highest location normally.
Hope this helps
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I've used this method to locate my battery drain problem but used an ammeter instead of a
TL. The mA reading gives you a better picture of how much current is drawn during the test. However, a
lit TL is an obvious or direct indicator of a short in the system.
Tony