{"id":58864,"date":"2019-12-11T06:01:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T14:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=58864"},"modified":"2019-12-11T06:01:46","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T14:01:46","slug":"parasitic-draw-on-my-2004-jeep-grand-cherokee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2019\/12\/parasitic-draw-on-my-2004-jeep-grand-cherokee","title":{"rendered":"Parasitic Draw on my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition 4.0L Straight 6 4WD loaded. I have a parasitic draw<\/a> and I need help to find it. I’d like help with the non intrusive method which is to check voltage drop across each fuse without having to worry about vehicle waking up.<\/p>\n

I was told a few things and I replaced the alternator, battery and computer but issue still remains. I have to disconnect the negative battery terminal every night so it won’t drain the battery but this resets everything when I reconnect it. Hard to pass NYS inspection when none of your monitors are ready. 200 miles later only the EVAP monitor wasn’t ready and I passed.<\/p>\n

There is nothing ON that I can see in the interior or exterior. So basically I just need to know how to set up my multimeter. Where and how to test fuses to narrow down which circuit and fuse or relay is causing the draw. Also is there a way to check relays in the junction box under the hood without pulling them out and causing the computer to throw a code? What about the maxi fuses? They are a bit bigger with a clear cover on them can you test these as well?<\/p>\n

It’s beginning to be a hassle to disconnect the cable every time. I thought about installing a kill switch but that doesn’t really solve my problem so short of buying a smart battery charger or maintainer to keep the battery charged overnight I don’t know what else to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.<\/p>\n

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