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1992 Volvo 960 wiring 900 1992

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posted by  Art Benstein on  Mon Jan 14 15:31 CST 2019
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"If I connect a voltmeter between the post and Lead A as I have identified it I get a voltage drop of twelve volts and I am interpreting this as a short."

Stop right there.

Repeat the test with an ordinary automotive (12V) light bulb.

If the bulb lights, you probably do have a short circuit worth hunting. If it doesn't, you need to repeat the test with an ammeter, not a voltmeter. Circuits to retain memory in the engine management computer and radio, in addition to the clock, draw enough current normally to indicate 5 to 10 milliamps on an ammeter.

Using a voltmeter as you did was the method taught in the 60's to mechanics for finding a parasitic load draining a battery. Since then, electronics in our cars have forced us to be updated in our methods of sleuthing for short circuits.
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Art Benstein near Baltimore

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