Parasitic draw test problem

Tiny
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Parasitic draw test finds.2 amps on shift interlock circuit. What could be the problem?
Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 9:55 PM

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Tiny
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How did you perform this test and how long did you wait after connecting the equipment?
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 10:32 PM
Tiny
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With a multimeter and hour after the car was parked.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 10:33 PM
Tiny
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Unplugged fuse number went down.006 amps
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 10:35 PM
Tiny
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I know it is on that circuit the only thing I am wondering is what could be the problem I am thinking the Ignition Starter Switch.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 11:15 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like you did it right but if you care to double check yourself
Try pulling up on the brake pedal to see if the drain goes down. If it does, check the adjustment of the brake light switch. You can also unplug it.
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Friday, June 15th, 2012 AT 12:05 AM
Tiny
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Tried the brake light switch didn't change anything.
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Friday, June 15th, 2012 AT 9:17 PM
Tiny
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You posted "unplugged fuse number went down.006 amps".

Do you mean it went down that little or it went down TO.006 amps? If it went down to that amount, you'll have to follow that circuit to where it splits to different things, then unplug them one at a time. I can't get any of my Ford service manual DVDs to work and I have never been able to get onto their web site, (boy I sure miss paper books!), So even if you listed the fuse number, I don't have access to a wiring diagram. If you don't have a service manual, I'll try to figure something else out.
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012 AT 6:59 AM
Tiny
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It went down to.006 amps From I can figure the only way it can get power is if the part of the ignition start switch that sends it power is shorting and sending it power.
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012 AT 9:37 AM
Tiny
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The shift interlock is controlled by the "Smart Junction Box" which is a fuse box with a lot of incorporated relays and modules that are not serviceable individually. They have a lot of problems with these boxes, some because of them getting wet and others are just failures. It's very difficult to diagnose positively also.
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Wrenchtech. So is module replacement the best way to see if it solves the current draw?
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012 AT 10:23 PM
Tiny
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This isn't just a module. It's a fuse box with multiple modules and relays built into it. It will likely have to be replaced but really should be troubleshooted more by an electrical tech to be sure.

https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/161992183.jpg

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Saturday, June 16th, 2012 AT 10:31 PM
Tiny
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I do all my own work so how do you test it?
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012 AT 11:19 PM
Tiny
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I know this thread is very old, but does anyone know what the fix for this problem is. This problem and the methods to troubleshoot is exactly the same as I am having on my 2010 Focus with 86000 miles.
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Friday, December 27th, 2019 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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.2 amps is nothing so don't worry about that. Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, December 30th, 2019 AT 5:57 PM

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