Parasitic Draw Test

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08-27-2016, 06:09 PM

00MudJeep

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Parasitic Draw Test

I just preformed a parasitic draw test on my 2000 xj. After testing with a multimeter, and pulling fuses one at a time, I found that the Ignition ACC/Run 40a fuse is drawing way too much. I think this has been the reason my battery has been slowly draining over the course of a few weeks. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to fix this draw?

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08-27-2016, 08:37 PM

BlueRidgeMark

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Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand

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Nobody knows....

I mean, nobody knows what year Cherokee you have so nobody can give you good advice.

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08-27-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMark

Nobody knows....

I mean, nobody knows what year Cherokee you have so nobody can give you good advice.

It says 2000...

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08-28-2016, 06:19 AM

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Year: 1997

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Engine: 4.0, new lifters valve job with new springs and exhaust valves, preload set with shims

my 97 had a parasitic draw, turned out the key switch on the front doors were bad, not letting the BCM arm fully and 'go to sleep'. Just trying to maybe point you in a direction. REsting, armed security draw should go down to about 14 ma after about a min. this is considered acceptable drain.