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Bart
333 days ago
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The easiest way to measure the draw present. Disconnect the alternator. See if the draw reduces.
Bart
333 days ago
An inductive amp clamp can be used to measure the draw.
Customer
333 days ago
Makes sense thanks. I feel like an idiot. Should have thought of that.
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333 days ago
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