Oh IC so the meter is the only thing connecting the battery to the car and any current flow goes through it. Posted at the same time, thanks inter I'll look for that when I test.

The clock should try a couple of Milla amps but that would take a year to run the battery down correct?

Keep us posted if you find the vampire thanks for thetips about finding mine. I'll update if I figure anything out. I hope the new battery solves the discharge problem for both of us!