battery drainage

2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE
57,000 MILES • V8
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JROCK
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car not started pulling 47amps from battery ! battery tested Good Alt tested Good !
Jan 4, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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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.
Jan 22, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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