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Old 07-28-2010, 03:39 AM
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Amp Clamp meter

"Is there any way I could read the draw at the headlight fuse?"

(Four separate fuses for headlights: Low,R and L. High R and L.)

[It's too easy for me to measure the lights draw in total,rather than mess around with each of four fuse holders.]
[draw total for light switch in headlamps LOW 11.22 Amps
draw total for light switch in headlamps HIGH 14.35 Amps.
(Throw away a few amps for side lights and tail lights)
Standard O.E. Lighting,No Other Loads,No Phantom Draws]

(It will tell you what the headlights are pulling.)

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