Measure and Compare Circuit Draw Readings
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Parasitic Draw: The Fastest Way to Diagnose Your Car's Battery Drain! #shorts
What happens here
Once a circuit with an active parasitic draw has been identified by the Fuse Buddy's indicator, activate the 'Hold' button located on the side of the Fuse Buddy. This action will cause the Fuse Buddy's integrated display to show the precise current measurement (in milliamps, mA) for that specific circuit. While still powered, compare this reading to the total parasitic draw displayed on the main Power Probe Draw Monitor, which is connected to the vehicle's battery. This comparison is crucial for isolating the source of the draw.
Goal: Obtain a precise current draw reading from the Fuse Buddy and compare it to the total parasitic draw measured by the main monitor.
Tools and materials
- Power Probe Draw Monitor Power Probe — Displaying the total parasitic draw for comparison
- Power Probe Fuse Buddy Power Probe — Displaying the precise current draw of the individual circuit being tested, and its 'Hold' button