Doesn't come anywhere close to a wire short. Worst case is you have a power consumer that is aging or somehow failed and using more power than it should.
Do you have a radio with memory which needs power when key is removed from ignition? An alarm system? How long does it take for the battery to die when the car just sits? It probably should be able to last at least a week or two. If you're asking it to sit for a month or more, you probably should get a float charger, or just disconnect the battery. -Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL >> My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma. >> Is that enough drain to cause a problem? > > Sounds a bit on the high side. > > -- Jim Thanks Jim, what would run on 60 mA? Maybe a small bulb? Let me correct one thing. The fluctuation was from 60 to 65 on the meter, one increment. When I pulled fuse # 2 it settled to 60 mA, so I assume it was the clock. When I opened the driver's door the reading went to 150 and back to 60 when closed, after the delay for the dome light. When I opened the trunk, the fuse in my meter blew when the needled maxed out. Does this sound like a wire short? Thanks Harry _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
