Also, check to see if anyone did any "creative" wiring, like bypassing the fuse system and wiring things directly to the battery. The PO of my 1988 MB decided to do some "direct" wiring that I didn't notice until I had to get under the center console one day and found that someone had spliced some wires together, running off the hot lead for the drivers power seat, which will operate with the ignition off.
If I read your answer correctly, take out the driver door bulb and see if the drain stops. If so you have located the drain. Also if hte light did not go out when you pull the fuse, I believe you have the wrong fuse.
Chuck
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "CaitlinDean" <tinymachine@...> wrote:
>
> I disconnected the negative cable, clipped the test light clip to the negative terminal, and used an office binder clip to secure the "point" to the negative battery post.
>
> I wondered about the clock (mine doesn't work, but I guess that doesnt' mean it can't draw current)
>
> And I confirmed that the driver side rear door light is always on.
>
> ...still hunting....
> Caitlin in Santa Fe
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Bogy Wan Kenobi <polespearbogy@> wrote:
> >
> > Caitlin:
> >
> > How is this test light connected? From where to where? Is it between the battery post and the cable that would otherwise go on on that post?
> >
> > Also, your clock is always on. I don't know how much current it draws but I don't believe it should make even a weak test light glow. And I don't remember if it is on a fuse or not.
> >
> > Bogy.
> >
> > --- On Fri, 11/4/11, Caitlin Dean <tinymachine@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yesterday I changed out the entire fuse box, and even with all the fuses out, the test light still had a slight glow.
> > Does this mean I have a short? A loose ground wire? (this is me sorta talking out my bum)
> >
> > My symptoms (that I know of) are:
> > Rear dome wouldn't shut off (it's now unplugged)Front dome is sketchy (sometimes it works, sometimes not)Antenna will not retract
> > Door lights may stay on (hard to test since in daylight they're out of sight when door is shut)
> > Which are all on fuse #15, which didn't make the light go out when I pulled it...
> >
> > Things that are "working" on this fuse are:Trunk light workspassenger vanity light works (driver side doesn't have cover to lift and activate it, so it's always off...don't know how test for sure)
> > warning monitor term (I don't know what this is)
> >
> > How do I even begin to troubleshoot this? I don't want to ruin my new battery (or be caught uncharged again)...
> >
> > I *really* need a manual.....
> > Caitlin in Santa Fe
> >
> > --
> > Forget safety. Live where you fear to live.
> > Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.
> > I have tried prudent planning long enough.
> >
> > From now on, I'll be mad.
> >
> > - Rumi
> >
>
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