If I leave the battery connected, and the car isn't used for 24 hours or so, sometimes (it is not consistent) the battery drains down to a point where it is unable to crank the engine. If it is two days or longer, the battery will die completely (that seems consistent).

When this problem began I replaced the battery, but the problem continued.

I put in a battery cut-off switch as a short-term fix (well, not quite a "fix").

With the cut-off switch in the "off" position, I jumped its posts with a multimeter to check amperage draw. It is showing a 0.2 amp draw (assuming I'm reading the meter correctly -- it shows 0.2 with the meter's switch in the 10Amp position). Is that enough to drain a battery in 24 hours?

When I disconnect what appears to be fuse 2 (picture attached) the draw goes down to zero (at the 10Amp setting anyway). What is on that circuit that is likely to be the problem?

You may also notice that fuse #15 is not in place. I have a short in that circuit and have yet to find it. The fuse blows immediately if replaced.

Thanks.
Brett

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