I have the ammeter connected as described (negative post to disconnected cable).
I have 93 milliamps with alternator disconnected.
I have 93 milliamps with all fuses individually disconnected except one.
I have 88 milliamps with the #13 fuse(clock,hazards, radio, locking sys)

This might explain battery drainage (I left the fuse out to check) but I still have no charge indicator light with the ignition 'on' before start up.
Is this something where the "diagnostic plug" would come into play if I took it to the dealer?(I hate to do that, I never have)