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    Here is a parasitic drain test. Connect an amp meter between the positive battery post and the positive cable. Measure the miliamps. If it is excessive start pulling fuses to determine where the drain is coming from. On my 04 GT, aftermarket radio, I have a 16.2 mA drain. Normal...


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    Quote Originally Posted by brettstoner View Post
    Here is a parasitic drain test. Connect an amp meter between the positive battery post and the positive cable. Measure the miliamps. If it is excessive start pulling fuses to determine where the drain is coming from. On my 04 GT, aftermarket radio, I have a 16.2 mA drain. Normal...


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    Okay, I,ll give it try. Turbocharged400sbc suggested that the care has an alarm and it could be disabling the starter? I'm thinking he might be right?
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