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Old 12-26-2008, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by compu_85 View Post
If you put the test light between the battery and the battery cable, like an amp meter, it will light up when there is a moderate current draw. Remove the draw and the light goes out.
true but it doesnt tell how much its drawing which is why the dealership does the ammeter test and not the test light test. Some devices on cars are drawing a small current on the battery such as the clock, radio and the test light wont tell you the difference between these and the actually circuit(s) draining the battery. You will be wasting time chasing down circuits you dont have to chase
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