Wiring lights with or without relay

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Old 04-23-2016, 10:39 AM
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Go get the battery tested and replaced if necessary.

After battery is tested good. Then test charging system
 
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Old 04-23-2016, 10:40 AM
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Modules and even relay will start doing funky things when incoming power supply is too low (or too high)
 
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Checked battery, got 11.9v across terminals. Disconnected negative cable and clamped test light on. Disconnected alternator and starter positive leads to battery. Probed negative terminal and still got test light. Still had draw. Went and pulled every fuse one at a time and checked with test light. Lit up every time Somehow I'm getting this draw without the fuse in?!?! I did just find a video and I'm getting the same sound from my throttle body as in thus video:

So I gotta check my fuel pump driver module now. Also need to replace starter, broke the stud off on the ground of the solenoid. Don't ask!
 
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Old 04-25-2016, 01:09 PM
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You can't check draw with a test light
 
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Old 04-25-2016, 06:22 PM
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I might be confused with terminology. Short or draw? This guy checks for shorts with the negative terminal:

http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.c...v-plug-401439/

This guy uses the positive:


So that's what I was attempting to do, find which circuit was shorting out.
 
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Old 04-26-2016, 04:21 AM
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Those look pretty cool, Bryan316. These are mine all in the housing. But lighting will have to wait for now.
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