777

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I found the fuse that is draining the battery. It is the headlight and horn fuse. Now what all does this fuse control. And what should I look for (specifically) Just wondering if there is something common that happens. The guy who was helping thinks my headlight motor keeps running when they are off. How's that possible. Wouldn't it strip the gears. My lights work perfectly fine. I took the fuse out and when I put it back in it made a noticable sound like something turned on. Anyhow just wanting to see if anyone has any suggestions before I start looking for bare wires and what not.

technical

Does the fuse blow quick (turns black) or does it just break?

If the former, then you have a short to ground and should start looking for wires touching the body or under the dash touching the supports.

If the latter, then I'd start with a meter on the terminals to see how much current is going through and potentially when... after you turn off the headlights, etc.

777

iTrader: (21)

Fuse does not blow at all. It just draws power from the battery.

technical

Ooops, misread that.

Can you locate the general loction of the noise that sounds like something turned on?

777

iTrader: (21)

I haven't tried. I just noticed that when I put the fuse back in it made a noise. It does the same thing if I disconect my battery and then reconnect it. I figured this was normal though with the battery since there is stuff on all the time (security stuff) I'll try and find out later on after I get off work.

777

iTrader: (21)

Ok now question. If a wire was pinched in between a screw (which it was). Would that cause the battery to drain. The sheathing was still on and not sliced, however it was flattened out (I guess someone tightened down a screw and the wire went with it.

technical

I wouldn't think so if the insulation wasn't pierced, but I guess anything is possible. Was that your problem?

777

iTrader: (21)

I don't know for sure. I guess time will tell.

technical

Check the parasitic drain on your car. That will tell you if found the gremlin.
I think you want to be under 35mA.