Have a short...
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Have a short... 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.
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Ok now question. If a wire was pinched in between a screw. 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.
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Originally Posted by 777
Ok now question. If a wire was pinched in between a screw. 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.
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Well I'll probably find out this saturday if that's the case. If it dies again I don't really know what to do 
I am dumb as it gets when it comes to electronics and stuff, so this is really hard for me. I tried using a meter (I got it from AutoZone) and when I went to check if I had a draw it blew the fuse. I don't know why. I must have been doing something wrong.
I am dumb as it gets when it comes to electronics and stuff, so this is really hard for me. I tried using a meter (I got it from AutoZone) and when I went to check if I had a draw it blew the fuse. I don't know why. I must have been doing something wrong. TECH Veteran
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Originally Posted by 777
I tried using a meter (I got it from AutoZone) and when I went to check if I had a draw it blew the fuse. I don't know why. I must have been doing something wrong.
http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/homem...itesteruse.php
http://www.bobvila.com/FixItClub/Tas...ultimeter.html
http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/feb2000/mech.htm
And here's a couple more, but you'd have to pay to see these: http://www.masterytech.com/productpa...ct_id=dlmrael1
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/ar...ml?&A=0072&P=1
