Battery drainage

Tiny
JROCK
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  • 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • 57,000 MILES
Car not started pulling 47amps from battery ! Battery tested Good Alt tested Good !
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 AT 4:44 PM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
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What are you using to measure a 47 amp draw. Something that large indicates something on, or shorted. I would pull fuses one at a time to get it to it's minimum. If all fuses reveal nothing, disconnect the alternator.
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