Battery drainage. ......

[chevyaddict83 39]

I'm losing a charge on my battery, and I think I know the culprit. I think its the safety switch on the brake pedal on my c-120 hydro. How would I bypass it for "testing purposes" ?

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[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,559]

That circuit should only be alive with the key in the start position.

 

Garry

[chevyaddict83 39]

Hmmmm. Now I'm in trouble. It seems as though every few days the battery is run down. Now my voltmeter in the dash is always in the middle. On Zero. When I crank it over it drops a bit then comes back. I'm assuming I have a bad ground somewhere.

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But I do know that the switch is going. How do I "bypass" it to check it

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[Hodge71 690]

Just had the same issue with my Dads '73 12 auto. Same exact symptoms. It turned out to be the voltage regulator. Caught on fire at some point. Replaced it with a brandy new one and all is well now

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,559]

But I do know that the switch is going. How do I "bypass" it to check it

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The switch should be closed with the ball pushed in so use a temporary jumper between the terminals.

 

You said voltmeter. Is it a 30-0-30 ammeter?

 

Garry

[chevyaddict83 39]

Garry, I will double check it tomorrow. On a side note, I want to say thanks to Gary, and all the others that have helped me and everyone else. You guys deserve a paycheck!

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[Save Old Iron 1,571]

check out this post if you believe you have an active drain on the battery