How To Perform a Battery Current Draw And Locate Problems

In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to do a battery current or run down test and use this as a diagnostic tool.

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[cmt]

This has got to be the most informative site on repairing cars on the net. I have used these to fix various problems from changing headlamps to taking out and repairing throttle bodies. Thanks and keep up the great work. ( I am also a customer)!

[chlyon]

I thought video wasnt that informitive you basically did it without explaining the settings on the amp meter, ill be able to sort that out but someone whom hasnt used a volt meter before may be none the wiser form watching this vid, but cheers for taking the time to do it .

[flakdawg]

Curious as to why the use of the positive side? Isn't that more dangerous? I guess it works both ways and just being careful not to get into any electrical mishaps. Thanks for the vid.

[metaltera]

Awesome thank you I will try this on my 2004 GTO. Very common problem for battery drainage issues

[COMBRICO]

Thank you so much. May Jesus Christ bless you. Thanks from Texas.

[TheMainSilverSultan]

Would it be OK to start the car with multimeter connected? I want to see total amps my car is using. Thank you

[junglejim]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[allenfranklin]

How did he turn on a dome light with the hot wire disconnected? I follow until then ??

[shahnazdavis]

video showed me how to find draw but didn't say what to do ? Thanks for info. feel like video is not complete. Help.

[jhonnyfolhas]

really helpfull, thank you very much! il have a draw on my battery and now i can go and fine here it is!!!

[thomashall]

Love your video's and this one is no exception. Thank you!

[GHOSTWHOWALKERS]

Always use the earth, always. By using the positive you risk the positive shorting to earth and destroying not only the meter but can start a fire.

[notfound.....]

Yeah that was a good method for older vehicles, the way you're doing and now you're just gonna end up waking up modules and chasing gosts. Also do ya tests on the ground side. Never the power side!!

[craigc]

Next time, safety glasses. Socket wrench and vice grip warning about shorting !!

[eliezerramosjr]

Lucky didn’t ruin his meter by opening the doors and it applying a load on hood meter. 🤦🏾

[jamesthornton]

Good Demo, but the small picture shows nothing useful.