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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 08:07 AM
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Hi guys I just tested my parasitic drain and got 0.79A.
I checked all my fuses and found the following draws: Radio 0.50A, Cluster 0.09, BCM 0.07, Aux Power1/Cig lighter 0.03, Batt ignition switch 0.02, TCCM 0.02.
Are there any typical reasons/solutions for any of these draws?

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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikey13b
Hi guys I just tested my parasitic drain and got 0.79ma.
I checked all my fuses and found the following draws: Radio 0.50ma, Cluster 0.09, BCM 0.07, Aux Power1/Cig lighter 0.03, Batt ignition switch 0.02, TCCM 0.02.
Are there any typical reasons/solutions for any of these draws?

Thanks
0.79mA=0.00079A
Typically, the normal amount of parasitic draw is around 50mA=0.05A
 
Old Jan 21, 2024 | 05:21 PM
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Sorry typo, I meant 0.79A, edited my post. Thanks
 
Old Jan 21, 2024 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikey13b
Sorry typo, I meant 0.79A, edited my post. Thanks
Pull relay #88 and recheck:


 
Old Jan 21, 2024 | 07:39 PM
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Ok I just pulled relay 88 and there was no amp change.
 
Old Jan 22, 2024 | 11:09 AM
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Possibly green crusties inside fuse box?
Recommendation: deoxit that socket lol. Get some deoxit and spray it in each suspect fuse insert.
check ground splice pack c105 c106 located behind air box and near abs. Remove them. Clean them. Test them. Reattach them. Deoxit them.
Make certain battery and cable ends are clean, tight and have proper values. Aka 12.6v or better with truck off.
Alt should put out 14+V consistently.
 
Old Jan 22, 2024 | 02:56 PM
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Radio shouldn't be pulling half an Amp (500mA) when off. Stock stereo? Amp?
 

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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Hummer
Possibly green crusties inside fuse box?
Recommendation: deoxit that socket lol. Get some deoxit and spray it in each suspect fuse insert.
check ground splice pack c105 c106 located behind air box and near abs. Remove them. Clean them. Test them. Reattach them. Deoxit them.
Make certain battery and cable ends are clean, tight and have proper values. Aka 12.6v or better with truck off.
Alt should put out 14+V consistently.
Happy Hummer
In your very kind reply...and I am serious about being kind...your last sentence said:

"Alt should put out 14+V consistently."

Shouldn't that be changed to... consistently with truck running?
 
Old Jan 24, 2024 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Golden Hurricane
"Alt should put out 14+V consistently."

Shouldn't that be changed to... consistently with truck running?
Pretty sure that's a given.
 
Old Jan 24, 2024 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 650Hawk
Pretty sure that's a given.
Just messing with you!!! Maybe it would have been funnier to you if I had used BOLD and a visual aid???
This has got to be more fun! You are one of the good ones.
 

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