Battery draw/going dead over night

1967 CHEVROLET NOVA
100,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEIL2002CIVIC
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Hi, the battery goes dead over night if i pull the dome/brake light fuse there is no draw but every other fuse shows a draw of some sort. I'm trying to help a friend the car is a mess wiring wise. I don't know if someone tapped into a circuit causing this problem. It does have a fused wire for the amp fused to the battery (not my doing} I personalty think the fuse box/electrical system is being overloaded by all the accessories and should be upgraded. Any thoughts besides tracing every wire with a eyelet or aftermarket connector? It's one of those why did you mess with it if you didn't have a clue what you were doing. Any help is appreciated I did disconnect the alternator no change. It's has to be a big short sparks hard when trying to connect the battery. Am I overlooking something without taking apart and tracing each wire? Have a great day.Neil
Aug 11, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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Good afternoon,

I attached a guide for you to check the draw on the battery for going dead. Make sure the battery is charged when you do this test.

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

Roy
Aug 11, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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i added a quick photo of the horn relay wires some look to be factory if you look at the hold down screw it has ground wires going to it. i mention it because it's on a painted surface although no the reason for the short still not good though i explained to my friend theses cars need good grounds. thanks Roy
Aug 11, 2019 at 11:47 PM
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Did you find the drain?

Roy
Aug 12, 2019 at 1:53 AM
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Not yet I'm not at the car I had back surgery so the getting under dash work is being done by my friend. I only showed that picture because after the draw is found we need to put the grounds on a non painted surface. I will get back to you if i find something i don't understand. It's a simple car the only added feature is an amp and radio witch someone hard wired to the battery {fused}. I am going to disconnect all after market accessories and go from there. As always thanks for your help! If you were with me I'd buy you breakfast. Have a great day Roy.
Neil
Aug 12, 2019 at 4:00 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Keep me updated..

Roy
Aug 12, 2019 at 4:46 AM
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Hi Roy as i thought it was the amp. I have seen amps wired directly to the battery before, shouldn't there be a separate on off switch? Why does the amp get power hard wired to the battery vs fuse box? Is it hooked up wrong? Thanks have a great day and try to relax for the weekend.
Neil
Aug 17, 2019 at 4:00 AM
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Let us back up.

Did you do the draw test measuring amp draw not voltage?

Roy
Aug 17, 2019 at 4:37 AM