The Trainer No. 108: How To Isolate The Cause Of A Key-off Battery Drain

Dec. 18, 2020

Draw on this best practice to solve parasitic draw problems.

The customer concern involves a battery that fails to start the car after it has been sitting for a day or so, maybe a few weeks. What is the best way to find the cause? Pete Meier might have an answer for you in this month's edition of The Trainer!

About the Author

Pete Meier | Creative Director, Technical | Vehicle Repair Group

Pete Meier is the former creative director, technical, for the Vehicle Repair Group with Endeavor Business Media. He is an ASE certified Master Technician with over 35 years of practical experience as a technician and educator, covering a wide variety of makes and models. He began writing for Motor Age as a contributor in 2006 and joined the magazine full-time as technical editor in 2010. Pete grew the Motor Age YouTube channel to more than 100,000 subscribers by delivering essential training videos for technicians at all levels.

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