Like I said before : alternator....
-Nate
Chuck wrote:
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> what year and model is the car?
> I am just an amateur here, but logic would say that if all the fuses are out, it must be something not wired to the fuse box. Maybe someone else on the list knows what items bypass the fuse box.
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> Chuck
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> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "CaitlinDean" <tinymachine@> wrote:
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> > Hi Chuck...thanks...more clarification...
> >
> > The test light had a low glow the entire time, even when the fuse box was totally empty. (It did not go out when I pulled the - or all - fuse(s))
> >
> > My first symptom was the rear dome wouldn't go out. So I unplugged that, and that's when the rear driver side door light "took over"...now *it* won't go out. So if I unplug it, I'm wondering if my symptom will swim upstream?
> >
> > Not only am I a beginner, but the electrical thing I am *totally* new to (I mean...not to electricity...I use it every day!) and still have a LOT to learn :)
> >
> > My friend has a volt meter and I can borrow that to do more troubleshooting.
> >
> > I will try pulling fuse 15 to see if indeed the door light goes out...according to the chart, both the rear dome, and all door lights, are on it....let's see if i'm looking at the right chart ;)
> >
> >
> > Betty's in the shop today getting new V-belts and her driveshaft secured.
> >
> > Caitlin in Santa Fe
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "c24052000" <jcrcpa@> wrote:
> > >
> > > 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:
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> > > > > 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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