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35fordtn · 07-30-2020, 01:15 PM

Rockfla,
Do a parasitic draw test.... Unhook the ground cable and use a 6V bulb or a test light between the battery ground post and the battery ground strap. If there is a draw it will dimly light up (usually no very bright). I know most would say it cant possibly light up if connected between a ground strap and a battery ground post, but I PROMISE if there is a draw it will light up and the higher the draw the brighter it will be Leave it hooked up and start disconnecting things until it goes out.

My bet is on the Cut Out if it has not had a diode installed. My second guess would be the ignition switch.

07-30-2020, 01:15 PM	#8
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Electrical Issue advice Rockfla, Do a parasitic draw test.... Unhook the ground cable and use a 6V bulb or a test light between the battery ground post and the battery ground strap. If there is a draw it will dimly light up (usually no very bright). I know most would say it cant possibly light up if connected between a ground strap and a battery ground post, but I PROMISE if there is a draw it will light up and the higher the draw the brighter it will be Leave it hooked up and start disconnecting things until it goes out. My bet is on the Cut Out if it has not had a diode installed. My second guess would be the ignition switch.