40 pickup voltage drain

[Hamtown Al]

Regardless of your other problems, I would install a heavy battery disconnect switch in the hot cable from the battery and put the switch within reach INSIDE the vehicle. I avoided potentially burning my pkp up by being able to quickly turn the battery connection off while the vehicle was still coasting to a stop. The other day the battery disconnect switch saved the day on another pkp when the starter solenoid hung and the starter remained engaged after it started. Turning the key off had no effect! Definitely include an easily accessable disconnect switch in every vehicle. I often put them on the floor near the front of the passenger seat. Good luck with your other problem. Al

[jdl]

With everything turned off, disconect the ground cable from the batt. then rub or touch the cable to the post, if it sparks you have a short, or switch on, or problem somewere, it should not spark if everything is good.