Current Draw Suspected

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Test Condition: Battery voltage OK

NOTE:

Use ammeter and/or digital multimeter Fluke 83 (US 1119) for all electrical checks.
Possible causes of battery drain:
1. Corroded and dirty contacts (connectors),
2. Bare wires (stripped insulation),
3. Internal short circuits in components.

Fig 1: Battery Troubleshooting

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