69 camaro battery drain

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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Something is draining the battery on my 69 camaro. Where is a good place to start looking? Thanks in advance
 
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Connect an ammeter between a battery terminal and the battery cable. Start pulling fuses one at a time till you find the one causing the draw, then see what that fuse is powering. Also check glove box lamp & make sure it goes out when closed.
 
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by z28pete
Also check glove box lamp & make sure it goes out when closed.
That's if he's small enough to fit inside the glove box.
A bad diode inside the alternator can cause a drain too. If the fuse hunt doesn't turn up anything, try disconnecting the alternator and see if the battery still drains as it's doing now.
 
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